JP2009011340A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make more strict requirements for being awarded special favors possible in the awarding of the special favors made by winning the starter prize winning slot with game balls. <P>SOLUTION: When game balls win the first or third starter prize winning slots 62 or 67 and the second starter winning slot 63 rather simultaneously (simultaneous winning) within a prescribed time interval, a special favor image is displayed on a performance display device 60 as performance for awarding the special favor involved. This allows more strict requirements for being awarded the special favors possible while bringing players' attentions to the behavior of the game balls. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and is particularly suitable for use in a ball game machine in which a game ball is won at a start winning opening.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a ball game machine that gives a privilege by winning a game ball at a start winning opening. Patent Document 1 discloses a ball game machine that displays a notice of the result of a game when the number of game balls to be held at a start winning opening is a predetermined number or more. In this way, the interest of the notice display can be enhanced.

JP 2004-57441 A

  However, according to the conventional technique, a privilege is granted when the number of game balls to be held with respect to one start winning opening is a predetermined number or more. Therefore, the player operates the gaming machine so that the game balls concentrate on the one start winning opening. Therefore, there is a possibility that a privilege is given relatively easily.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and when granting a privilege by winning a game ball at a start winning opening, conditions for granting a privilege can be made stricter than before. The purpose is to.

In order to achieve such an object, the invention described in claim 1 is characterized in that when a plurality of start winning holes formed in a game board and a game ball launched on the game board wins the start winning opening, Whether or not a game ball has won in a predetermined manner in at least two of the special symbol display device for variably displaying the symbol and stopping and displaying the variably displayed special symbol, and the plurality of start winning ports. If the determination means and the determination means determine that the game ball has won in at least two of the plurality of start winning holes in a predetermined manner, the bonus is given until a predetermined condition is satisfied. And a privilege granting means for granting.
In such a configuration, when a game ball wins in a predetermined manner at a plurality of start winning openings, a privilege is given until a predetermined condition is satisfied. Therefore, conditions for granting a privilege can be tightened. It is also possible to lengthen the period during which the privilege is granted.

The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the determination means determines whether or not a game ball has won at least two of a plurality of start winning holes within a time that can be regarded as simultaneous. .
In such a configuration, when the game ball wins at least two start winning ports within a time that can be regarded as simultaneous, a privilege is given until a predetermined condition is satisfied. Accordingly, it is possible to make it more difficult to establish a condition for granting a privilege.

The invention according to claim 3 is a gaming component attached to the gaming board, and includes a gaming component having a stage as a passage path for the inflowing gaming ball, and the determination means communicates from the stage. It is determined whether or not a game ball has won in a predetermined manner at a starting winning opening formed at a position and a starting winning opening formed at a position different from the position leading from the stage. .
In such a configuration, when a game ball wins in a predetermined manner at a start winning opening formed at a position communicating from the stage and a starting winning opening formed at a position different from the position communicating from the stage, a predetermined condition is satisfied. Benefits are granted until established. Therefore, it is possible to make it more difficult for the condition for granting the privilege to be satisfied.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, each of the plurality of start winning ports has a first start winning port and a second starting winning port, and is fired on the game board as the special symbol display device. When the game ball wins the first start winning opening, the first special symbol display device for variably displaying the first special symbol, and the game ball fired on the game board are used for the second start. And a second special symbol display device that variably displays a second special symbol when winning a prize opening, and the determination means includes the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. It is characterized in that it is determined whether or not a game ball has won a prize in a predetermined manner in at least two start winning holes.
In such a configuration, the game is performed in a predetermined manner in a first start winning opening for variably displaying the first special symbol and a second starting winning opening for variably displaying the second special symbol. When the ball wins, a privilege is granted until a predetermined condition is satisfied. Therefore, a privilege is not given unless not only the variable display of one special symbol but also the variable display of the other special symbol is performed. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the player to perform an operation that causes both of the special symbols to be displayed in a variable manner, and to improve the game's preference.

The invention according to claim 5 further comprises a holding means for holding the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening until immediately before the display of the variation of the special symbol based on the winning is started, and the special symbol display The apparatus starts a special symbol variation display based on the held winnings according to a predetermined order when the winning means is holding the game ball to the starting winning opening by the holding means. The privilege granting means is characterized by granting a privilege until the game ball winning hold made in the predetermined mode is released.
In such a configuration, a privilege is granted until the game ball winning hold in a predetermined mode is released. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the period during which the privilege is granted from being determined until the conditions for granting the privilege are satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to give the player an interest about the timing when the condition for granting the privilege is established.

  According to the present invention, when a game ball wins in a predetermined manner at a plurality of start winning holes, a privilege is given. Therefore, when a privilege is granted when a game ball wins a winning prize opening, it is possible to tighten the conditions for granting the privilege.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of games corresponding to conventional (old rules) first-class pachinko machines are mixed. Specifically, the gaming machine of the present embodiment executes the first and second games corresponding to the conventional (old rule) first-class pachinko machine in parallel, and the first special game in the first game The exclusive control is executed so that the second special game in the second game is not executed at the same time.
In the following description, such a 1-type 1-type pachinko machine is taken as an example of a gaming machine, and an example of its configuration and operation will be described in detail.
(Game machine 100)
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of an external configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment. As described above, the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment has a configuration in which a plurality of features of a conventional first-class pachinko machine (in the old rules) are mixed.
In FIG. 1, a gaming machine (pachinko machine) 100 includes a gaming board (gauge board) that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame that supports and fixes the gaming board.

  The game board includes a normal symbol operating gate 68, a normal electric accessory 65, a center decorative part 64, first and second special symbol display devices 70 and 71, an effect display device 60, a normal symbol display device 59, and an outer rail 54. The inner rail 56 and the like are provided as game parts. The inner rail 56 and the outer rail 54 are for guiding the launched game balls to the game area 52.

  Further, the game board is formed with a general winning port 72, first to third start winning ports 62, 63, 67, first and second large winning ports 91, 92, and an out port 58. In the present embodiment, the game ball is awarded to the third start winning opening 67 only when the ordinary electric accessory 65 is opened.

  In addition, the game board is provided with a plurality of nails, windmills and the like (not shown). The nail and the windmill are provided at predetermined positions in the game area 52. For example, the movement of the game ball that enters the game area 52 and moves from the top to the bottom in FIG. 72, winning the game ball to the first to third start winning holes 62, 63, 67 and the first and second big winning holes 91, 92, and passing the game ball to the normal symbol operating gate 68 To make adjustments.

  The center decorative component 64 is a molded product including a translucent part, and is provided around the effect display device 60. The center decoration part 64 plays a role of protecting the effect display device 60 or decorating the gaming machine 100. In the present embodiment, the game ball that has entered the through portion 64 a formed at the upper part of the center decorative component 64 passes through the center decorative component 64 to the stage 64 b formed at the bottom of the center decorative component 64. A moving flow path is formed. As described above, the stage 64 b is a passage path for the game ball that has flowed into the center decorative component 64.

Below the effect display device 60, an ordinary electric accessory 65 is provided. When the ordinary electric accessory 65 is opened, a game ball can be won in the third start winning port 67. The ordinary electric accessory 65 is provided immediately below the cup-type first start winning opening 62. When the ordinary electric accessory 65 is closed, the entrance is shielded by the first start winning opening 62. Therefore, when the ordinary electric accessory 65 is closed, the game ball does not enter the ordinary electric accessory 65. Only when the ordinary electric accessory 65 is in the open state, the game ball enters the ordinary electric accessory 65 (that is, wins the third start winning port 67).
In addition, a second start winning opening 63 is formed on the stage 64 b provided in the center decorative component 64. The second start winning opening 63 is designed to win only game balls placed on the stage 64b.

  The first special symbol display device 70 is attached to the center decorative component 64 and includes, for example, a 7-segment LED that displays the first special symbol. Here, the first special symbol is whether or not to generate a “hit” according to the result of the lottery performed with the winning of the game ball at the first or third starting winning opening 62 or 67 as a trigger It is a design for showing.

  In the present embodiment, the 7-segment LED included in the first special symbol display device 70 is made to emit light based on the winning of the game ball to the first or third start winning opening 62, 67, and corresponds to “big hit”. The first special symbol “3”, “7” and the first special symbol “−” corresponding to “losing” are displayed in a variable manner, and then the first special symbol is displayed. One of them is stopped and displayed.

  Here, the time for variably displaying the first special symbol is determined before the first special symbol is variably displayed, and after the first special symbol is variably displayed for the predetermined time, it is described above. One of the first special symbols is stopped and displayed. Then, when the first special symbol corresponding to “big win” is stopped and displayed, the first operating condition is established, the first big winning opening 91 is opened, and the first special game is started. In the following description, the time during which the first special symbol is variably displayed is referred to as the first special symbol variation display time as necessary.

  Similarly to the first special symbol display device 70, the second special symbol display device 71 is also attached to the center ornament part 64 and includes, for example, a lamp that displays the second special symbol. Here, the second special symbol is a symbol for indicating whether or not to generate a “hit” according to the result of a lottery performed with the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning port 63 as a trigger. It is.

  In the present embodiment, the second special symbol display device 71 emits a lamp based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening 63, and the second special symbol corresponding to “big hit” is displayed. A certain “O” and a second special symbol “X” corresponding to “losing” are alternately lit (variable display), and then the lighting of any of these second special symbols is continued (stopped) Display). In other words, “◯” indicating that it is stopped means “big hit”, and “×” indicating that it is stopped means “losing”.

  Here, the time for variably displaying the second special symbol is determined before the second special symbol is variably displayed in the same manner as the first special symbol, and the second special symbol is displayed for a predetermined time. Is variably displayed, and one of the second special symbols described above is stopped and displayed. Then, when the second special symbol corresponding to “big hit” is stopped and displayed, the second operating condition is established, the second big winning opening 92 is opened, and the second special game is started. In the following description, the time during which the second special symbol is variably displayed is referred to as a second special symbol variation display time as necessary.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the first game performed using the first special symbol and the second game performed using the second special symbol are performed in parallel, Thus, the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously.
That is, when the game shifts to the second special game while the first special symbol is variably displayed, the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time is interrupted. Thereafter, when the second special game ends, measurement of the first special symbol variation display time is resumed, and the first special symbol is variably displayed until the predetermined first special symbol variation display time elapses. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the first special symbol from being stopped and displayed while the second special game is being executed, and to prevent the first special game from being executed.

  Similarly, if the game shifts to the first special game while the second special symbol is variably displayed, the measurement of the second special symbol variation display time is interrupted, and then the first special game is displayed. When completed, the measurement of the second special symbol variation display time is resumed and the second special symbol is variably displayed. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the second special symbol from being stopped and displayed while the first special game is being executed, and to prevent the second special game from being executed.

  In addition, a special symbol holding lamp 20 is provided on the center decoration part 64. The special symbol holding lamp 20 includes, for example, eight LEDs for displaying the number of winnings in the first to third starting winning holes 62, 63, 67 of the game ball. The eight LEDs included in the special symbol holding lamp 20 are sequentially lit whenever a game ball wins the first to third start winning holes 62, 63, 67, and the first to third special symbols vary. When the display starts, the lights are turned off sequentially. In this embodiment, when a game ball wins the first and third start winning holes 62 and 67, red light is emitted. On the other hand, when a game ball wins the second start winning opening 63, green light is emitted. As described above, the number of red light emitted by the eight LEDs included in the special symbol holding lamp 20 is used to determine the current number of the lottery results held based on the winning of the first and third start winning holes 62 and 67 of the game ball. The player is notified of the current number of lottery results of the lottery based on the winning of the game ball to the second start winning opening 63 by the number of green light emission. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of lottery holds based on the winning of the game balls to the first and third start winning ports 62 and 67 and the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning port 63 The upper limit value of the number of holds for the lottery result based on is set to four. When the number of reserves is four, when a game ball wins the first or third start winning port 62, 67 (second start winning port 63), it is based on the winning of the game ball. Without the lottery, only the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning of the first or third starting winning ports 62 and 67 (second starting winning ports 63) of the game balls is performed.

The effect display device 60 is provided at substantially the center position of the game area 52 so as to be easily recognized by the player, and includes, for example, a liquid crystal display for displaying effect images such as decorative symbols.
On the display screen of the effect display device 60, a first display area 194 corresponding to the first game and a second display area 195 corresponding to the second game are set. In the first display area 194, an effect image including the first decorative symbol interlocked with the first special symbol is displayed. On the other hand, in the second display area 195, an effect image including the second decorative symbol interlocked with the second special symbol is displayed.
The first decorative symbol is a symbol for visually producing a lottery result display indicated by the first special symbol, and corresponds to the first game. The second decorative symbol is a symbol for visually producing a lottery result display indicated by the second special symbol, and corresponds to the second game.

  In the present embodiment, in the first and second display areas 194 and 195, the three symbols displayed in a horizontal row are displayed as the first and second decorative symbols. More specifically, as decorative symbols, for example, “0” to “9” and “A” to “F” are “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4”, “ 1 in the order of “5”, “6”, “7”, “8”, “9”, “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F” After variably displaying from the bottom to the bottom, any one of “0” to “9” and “A” to “F” is stopped and displayed. And when the combination of a specific decorative design stops and displays in the 1st or 2nd display area 194,195, it is set as "big hit". On the other hand, if the combination of decorative symbols stopped and displayed in the first or second display areas 194 and 195 does not correspond to any of the specific decorative symbol combinations, it is “lost”.

In the present embodiment, the meanings of the first special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 70 and the decorative symbol stopped and displayed on the first display area 194 are made to coincide. ing. Similarly, the contents of the second special symbol stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 71 and the decorative symbol stopped and displayed on the second display area 195 are made to coincide with each other. For example, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 70 indicates “big jackpot”, the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first display area 194 also indicates “big jackpot”. (That is, a combination of the specific decorative symbols).
As described above, in the present embodiment, the special symbol and the decorative symbol are displayed in conjunction with each other so that no contradiction occurs when the game result is displayed.

  In addition, the effect display device 60 displays not only the decorative design but also an accompanying image such as a background image that is the background of the decorative design and a character image for giving the player a sense of expectation of jackpot. . As the accompanying image, one or both of a still image and a moving image (for example, when a character image fluctuates in a stationary background image) can be displayed. Specifically, the effect display device 60 variably displays decorative symbols (three symbols displayed in a horizontal row) and displays accompanying images such as background images and character images (in some cases, both). After that, out of the three symbols that are variably displayed, the two symbols on the left and right are stopped and displayed as the same symbol to form a so-called reach state, and the display is switched to the accompanying image prepared for the reach state, After giving the player a sense of expectation for “big hit”, the remaining middle symbol that is changing is stopped and displayed. In this way, the effect display device 60 performs various displays (effects) so that the player can have a sense of expectation for “big hit”.

  Furthermore, the effect display device 60 of the present embodiment is used when the game ball wins the first or third start winning opening 62, 67 and the second starting winning opening 63 within a predetermined time that can be considered simultaneously. The accompanying image for granting a privilege due to the winning is displayed as an effect image. Here, the predetermined time that can be regarded as simultaneous is a time during which the player can feel that a game ball has won at the first or third start winning opening 62, 67 and the second start winning opening 63 at the same time. Specifically, the time is 0.5 seconds, preferably 0.3 seconds or less. In the following description, in order to give a privilege that a game ball has won within a predetermined time that can be considered simultaneously to the first or third start winning opening 62, 67 and the second starting winning opening 63. The accompanying images are referred to as privilege images as necessary. Moreover, as a privilege image, a two-dimensional code is mentioned, for example. However, the privilege image is not limited to the two-dimensional code. For example, the privilege image may be displayed by displaying the decorative design in a unique manner or by making the design, size, color, etc. of the decorative design unique.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the special symbol holding lamp is obtained by winning the game ball within a predetermined time which can be considered simultaneously at the first or third start winning opening 62, 67 and the second starting winning opening 63. The privilege image is displayed until at least one of the two LEDs displayed at 20 is turned off. In the present embodiment, the privilege image is displayed in this manner until the winning of the game balls made within a predetermined time that can be regarded as simultaneous is released.

  Since the first and second special symbols do not necessarily have a role to play, in the present embodiment, the first and second special symbols are inconspicuous in the first and second special symbol display devices 70 and 71. The first and second special symbols are displayed. However, this is not always necessary. For example, when adopting a technique in which a special symbol itself has an effect role and does not display a decorative symbol, the special symbol may be displayed on the effect display device 60.

The normal symbol operation gate 68 is provided on the left side of the effect display device 60. For example, the normal symbol operation gate 68 is configured to allow the game ball to pass through the normal symbol operation gate 68 from top to bottom. .
The normal symbol display device 59 is attached to the center decorative part 64 and includes, for example, a 7-segment LED for displaying a normal symbol. Here, the normal symbol is a symbol for indicating whether or not to release the ordinary electric accessory 65 in accordance with the result of the lottery performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 68.
Further, the center decoration component 64 is provided with a normal symbol holding lamp 22. The normal symbol holding lamp 22 includes, for example, four LEDs that display the number of passing game balls to the normal symbol operating gate 68.

  The normal symbol display device 59 illuminates the 7-segment LED based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 68 and displays, for example, “7” and “−” alternately and variably as the normal symbols. Either “7” or “−” is stopped and displayed. Then, when “7” is stopped and displayed, “winning” is set, and the ordinary electric accessory 65 is opened. On the other hand, when “−” is stopped and displayed, it is “lost” and the ordinary electric accessory 65 is not opened.

  The normal symbol holding lamp 22 sequentially emits four LEDs each time the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 68, and is sequentially turned off when starting the normal symbol variation display. That is, the normal symbol holding lamp 22 notifies the player of the number of passages of the normal symbol operating gate 68 by the number of light emission of the four LEDs.

The first big winning opening 91 is formed at the lower left of the first starting winning opening 62. In the first special winning opening 91, the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol become a symbol corresponding to “big hit”, and when the game shifts to the first special game, it is opened for about 30 seconds and the unit game is played. Execute. In the present embodiment, 15 unit games are executed in the first special game.
The second big winning opening 92 is formed at the lower right of the first starting winning opening 62. The second special winning opening 92 has a symbol corresponding to the “big hit” in the second special symbol and the second decorative symbol, and is opened for about 30 seconds when the second special game is entered, and the unit game is played. Execute. In the present embodiment, in the second special game, 15 unit games are executed as in the first special game.
In this embodiment, as described above, the first special game and the second special game are not executed simultaneously.

The general winning opening 72 is provided at the lower left and lower right of the gaming area 52. When a gaming ball wins the general winning opening 72, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out.
In addition, an electrical decoration component 90 such as a game effect lamp that is turned on according to the state of the game is provided at the peripheral portion of the game area 52.
The out port 58 is provided at the lowermost part of the game area 52, and the first to third start winning ports 62, 63, 67, the general winning port 72, and the first to second big winning ports 91, 92. The game balls that did not win any of the above are collected. The collected game balls are released to the outside of the gaming machine 100.

The gaming machine frame includes an outer frame 11, a front frame 12, a transparent plate 13, a door 14, and a ball tray unit 97.
The outer frame 11 has an opening and is a frame for fixing the gaming machine 100 to a position where it should be installed. The front frame 12 is a frame body that is aligned with the opening portion of the outer frame 11, and is attached to the outer frame 11 so as to be freely opened and closed by a hinge mechanism or the like.

The front frame 12 includes a mechanism for launching a game ball, a mechanism for detachably storing a game board, a mechanism for guiding or collecting the game ball, and the like.
The transparent plate 13 is for protecting the game board and is, for example, a transparent glass plate. The player plays the game through the transparent plate 13 while seeing through the game area 52 of the game board.
The door 14 is for supporting the transparent plate 13, and is attached to the front frame 12 so as to be openable and closable by a hinge mechanism or the like.

The ball tray unit 97 is provided below the front frame 12, and includes an upper ball tray 15 and a lower ball tray 16 that store a certain amount of game balls (rental balls and prize balls), a mechanism for storing game balls, A mechanism for sending out a game ball to a mechanism for launching a game ball, a ball removal mechanism for extracting a stored game ball into a ball storage box (so-called dollar box), a launch handle 17, an operation switch 82, and a speaker 18 etc.
The operation switch 82 is, for example, for the player to perform an operation based on the effect image displayed on the effect display device 60.
The launch handle 17 is operated by the player when launching the game ball toward the game area 52. When the player rotates the launch handle 17, the game ball is guided toward the game area 52 by being guided by the inner rail 56 and the outer rail 54 at a speed corresponding to the rotation angle.
The speaker 18 reproduces and outputs sound information such as sound effects as effects.

(Outline of specified games)
Here, an outline of the prescribed game in the gaming machine 100 will be described.
First, when the rented game ball (rental ball) is placed on the upper ball tray 15, when the player turns the launch handle 17 in the clockwise direction toward FIG. 1, the game ball is played by the game. Fired towards area 52. The game ball that has entered the game area 52 collides with a nail, a windmill, or the like formed in the game area 52, and moves in the game area 52 from top to bottom while moving irregularly.

  When the game ball wins the first start winning opening 62, a predetermined number of prize balls (four prize balls in this embodiment) are paid out to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16, and the first The first special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 70 and the first decorative symbol displayed on the first display area 194 of the effect display device 60 start variable display. Thereafter, when a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 70, and a combination of predetermined decorative symbols (for example, the same decorative symbol) is stopped and displayed on the first display area 194 of the effect display device 60, It becomes a “hit” and the game shifts from the normal game to the first special game.

  In the first special game, the first big winning opening 91 is opened. Each time a game ball wins the opened first big winning opening 91, a predetermined number of winning balls (15 winning balls in this embodiment) are paid out. In the present embodiment, either the first big winning opening 91 is opened for about 30 seconds or a specific number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the first big winning opening 91. Then, the first big winning opening 91 is closed. In this embodiment, such a unit game is played 15 times.

When the game ball wins the second start winning opening 62, a predetermined number of prize balls (four prize balls in the present embodiment) are paid out to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16, and the second The second special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 71 and the second decorative symbol displayed on the second display area 195 of the effect display device 60 start variable display. Thereafter, when a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 71 and a combination of predetermined decorative symbols (for example, the same decorative symbol) is stopped and displayed on the second display area 195 of the effect display device 60, It becomes a “hit” and the game shifts from the normal game to the second special game. In the second special game, the second special winning opening 92 is opened and closed in the same manner as the first special game.
As described above, when the first special game or the second special game is executed, a large amount of prize balls are paid out in a short period of time, and a great merit can be given to the player.

  In addition, as described above, while the first special symbol (second special symbol) is variably displayed, the process proceeds to the second special game (first special symbol) and the second operating condition ( When the first operating condition is established, measurement of the first special symbol variation display time (second special symbol variation display time) is interrupted. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the first special game (second special game) from being executed while the second special game (first special game) is being executed. When the second operating condition (first operating condition) is canceled, the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time (second special symbol variation display time) is resumed, and the first special symbol variation display is performed. The remaining time of the time (second special symbol variation display time) and the first special symbol (second special symbol) are variably displayed and then stopped.

  When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operation gate 68, the normal symbol display device 59 (7-segment LED) starts to display the normal symbol variation display. Thereafter, when a predetermined normal symbol (“7” in the present embodiment) is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 59, the normal electric accessory 65 performs an opening / closing operation. When the ordinary electric accessory 65 is released, the game ball can win a prize at the third start winning opening 67.

By the way, in this embodiment, after execution of the first and second special games described above, the mode is shifted to one of the “probability change mode” and the “time reduction mode”.
Here, the “probability change mode” is a mode in which a state in which the probability of becoming a “big hit” is higher than that in the “normal mode” is formed. Further, in this “probability change mode”, until the next first or second special game starts, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 65 is different from that in the “normal mode”, and the third start winning prize is obtained. A state in which a game ball can easily win a prize is formed in the mouth 67. Here, the “normal mode” refers to a normal game state that is neither the “probability change mode” nor the “time reduction mode”.

On the other hand, the “short-time mode” is a third mode in which the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 65 is different from that in the “normal mode” until a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 times) related to special symbol variation is executed. Is a mode in which a state in which a game ball is likely to win a prize is formed in the start winning opening 67 and the game mode is returned to the “normal mode” when the predetermined number of games are executed.
In these “probability change mode” and “time reduction mode”, the change display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is made shorter than that in the “normal mode”.

  As described above, in the case of shifting to the “probability change mode”, it is possible to prevent the holding ball from being reduced as much as possible until the next first or second special game is started. Further, even when the mode is shifted to the “short time mode”, it is possible to prevent the holding ball from being reduced as much as possible for a while.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the “big hit” is made in the “probability change mode” and the “short time mode” and the game shifts to the first or second special game, the first or second special game is executed. The operation of the ordinary electric accessory 65 when the vehicle is in operation is returned to the operation in the “normal mode”. That is, during the execution of the first or second special game, the state in which the game ball is likely to win the third start winning hole 67 is released.

  When the game ball wins the general winning opening 72, a predetermined number of prize balls (four prize balls in the present embodiment) are paid out to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16. In addition, when the game ball has not won any winning opening, the gaming ball flows into the out opening 58.

(System configuration)
Next, a system configuration such as an internal configuration of the gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration of the gaming machine 100.
Inside the housing of the gaming machine 100, there are a main control board 201, a sub control board 202 connected to the main control board 201, a winning hole board 203, an LED drive board 204, a launch control board 205, a payout control board 206, A power receiving board 207, an electric decoration board 208, and the like are provided.

(Main control board 201)
The main control board 201 is provided with a main CPU 201a, ROM 201b, RAM 201c, and interface circuit (I / F circuit) 201d, which are connected to each other via a bus 201e.

  The main CPU 201a reads (fetches), interprets (decodes), and executes instructions constituting the program. And main CPU201a reads the program, data, etc. which are memorize | stored in ROM201b, and controls the whole gaming machine 100 based on these.

  The ROM 201b stores programs, data, and the like necessary for the main CPU 201a to perform processing shown in FIGS. 6 to 10 to be described later and control of other games. The RAM 201c is used as a work area when the main CPU 201a performs various controls, and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The I / F circuit 201d transmits and receives signals performed between the main control board 201, the sub control board 202, the winning hole board 203, the LED drive board 204, the launch control board 205, and the payout control board 206. Control the timing. However, between the main control board 201 and the sub control board 202, transmission of signals from the main control board 201 to the sub control board 202 is performed, but transmission of signals from the sub control board 202 to the main control board 201 is not performed. Not done. That is, only one-way transmission is possible.

  In addition, the I / F circuit 201 d receives supply of predetermined power via the power receiving board 207 from the power supply device 209 disposed inside the housing of the gaming machine 100. With this power, the main control board 201 can perform various processes described later.

(Sub control board 202)
The sub control board 202 is provided with a sub CPU 202a, ROM 202b, RAM 202c, image control processor 202d, image data ROM 202e, video RAM 202f, tone generator circuit 202g, amplifier 202h, and interface circuit (I / F circuit) 202i. The sub CPU 202a, ROM 202b, RAM 202c, image control processor 202d, tone generator circuit 202g, and I / F circuit 202i are connected to each other via a bus 202j. The image data ROM 202e and the video RAM 202f are connected to the image control processor 202d, and the amplifier 202h is connected to the sound source circuit 202g. Furthermore, a power receiving board 207, an electrical decoration board 208, and an operation switch 82 are connected to the I / F circuit 202i.

  The sub CPU 202a reads (fetches), interprets (decodes), and executes instructions constituting the program. Then, the sub CPU 202a reads a program, data, and the like stored in the ROM 202b, and controls the entire sub control board 202, in particular, controls the effects for the player.

  The ROM 202b stores programs and various data necessary for the sub CPU 202a to execute processing shown in FIG. 11 described later and other effects during the game. The RAM 202c is used as a work area when the sub CPU 202a performs various controls, and temporarily stores data and the like.

  The ROM 202b and the RAM 202c may be the same as the ROM 201b and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201, respectively, but it is preferable to use one having a larger capacity than these.

  The I / F circuit 202 i performs timing control and the like when receiving a signal from the main control board 201. The I / F circuit 202i detects the operation of the operation switch 82, and transmits a detection signal to the sub CPU 202a. Thereby, the sub CPU 202a can recognize the operation content of the operation switch 82 and the like.

  The effect display device 60 includes a liquid crystal display, and is connected to the image control processor 202d. The image data ROM 202e stores image data such as characters, characters, and backgrounds displayed on the effect display device 60.

  The video RAM 202f is a memory used when the image control processor 202d creates an image to be displayed on the effect display device 60. The image data read from the image data ROM 202e is expanded in the video RAM 202f, and an image based on the expanded image data is displayed on the effect display device 60. In addition, instead of the liquid crystal display, the effect display device 60 may be configured using, for example, a plasma display.

  The sound source circuit 202g is for generating an audio signal corresponding to the game effect, and is connected to the amplifier 202h. The sound based on the sound signal generated by the sound source circuit 202g is amplified by the amplifier 202h and output from the speaker 18.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as the peripheral device for performance, in addition to the speaker 18, an electrical decoration component 90 that is turned on or off according to the state of the game is provided. For example, as the illumination component 90, an illumination component (LED) that is turned on when a reach state is formed, an illumination component (LED) that is turned on during execution of a special game, or an illumination component that is turned on during a prize ball ( LED) and the like.

  These effect peripheral devices are peripheral devices that are not directly related to the game, and output the effects during the game, and are controlled only by the sub-control board 202 and not by the main control board 201. .

  Further, as described above, a signal is transmitted from the main control board 201 to the sub control board 202, but a signal is not transmitted from the sub control board 202 to the main control board 201. In addition, the I / F circuit 202 i is supplied with predetermined power via the power receiving board 207 from the power supply device 209 arranged inside the housing of the gaming machine 100. With this electric power, the sub-control board 202 can perform various processes described later.

(Electric board 208)
The above-mentioned electric decoration component 90 is connected to the electric decoration board 208, and the electric power supplied from the power supply device 209 arranged inside the housing of the gaming machine 100 is output to the electric decoration component. Thereby, the electrical decoration component 90 performs lighting or light extinction.

(Prize opening board 203)
The winning opening board 203 has first to third starting winning opening switches 74, 75, 77 for detecting the winning of game balls to the first to third starting winning openings 62, 63, 67, and normal symbol operation. A normal symbol operation gate switch 69 for detecting the passage of the game ball to the gate 68, a general winning port switch 73 for detecting the winning of the game ball to the general winning port 72, first and second big winning ports 91, First and second big prize opening switches 78 and 79 for detecting a winning of a game ball to 92 are connected.

  The winning hole opening board 203 includes these first to third start winning opening switches 74, 75, 77, a normal symbol operation gate switch 69, a general winning opening switch 73, and first and second large winning opening switches 78, 79. Based on the signal transmitted from, a region through which the game ball has passed is identified, and a game ball passage signal indicating the identified result is transmitted to the main control board 201.

  Further, the winning opening board 203 has a normal electric accessory solenoid 76 for operating the ordinary electric accessory 65 and first and second opening for opening the first and second big winning openings 91 and 92. Large winning opening solenoids 80 and 81 are connected.

  When receiving the normal electric accessory release instruction signal from the main control board 201, the winning opening board 203 outputs a current for driving the normal electric accessory 65 to the normal electric accessory solenoid 76. Thereby, the ordinary electric accessory 65 performs an opening / closing operation.

  Further, when the first and second big prize opening opening instruction signals are input from the main control board 201, the winning prize opening board 203 generates a current for opening the first and second big prize opening 91 and 92, Output to the first and second big prize solenoids 80 and 81. As a result, the first and second special winning openings 91 and 92 are opened. On the other hand, when the first and second special winning opening closing instruction signals are input from the main control board 201, the output of the current for opening the first and second special winning openings 91 and 92 is stopped. As a result, the first and second special winning openings 91 and 92 are closed.

(LED drive board 204)
The LED drive board 204 is connected to the first and second special symbol display devices 70 and 71, the normal symbol display device 59, the special symbol hold lamp 20, and the normal symbol hold lamp 22.
When the LED driving board 204 receives the first and second special symbol display instruction signals from the main control board 201, the first and second special symbol display instruction signals are input based on the first and second special symbol display instruction signals. The light emission of LED in the symbol display devices 70 and 71 and the special symbol holding lamp 20 is controlled. In addition, when an ordinary symbol display instruction signal is input from the main control board 201, the LED drive substrate 204 controls the light emission of the LEDs in the ordinary symbol display device 59 and the ordinary symbol holding lamp 22 based on the ordinary symbol display instruction signal. To do.

(Launch control board 205)
The launch control board 205 is connected to a launch handle 17 for launching a game ball into the game area 52. The launch control board 205 detects that the launch handle 17 has been operated by the player, and transmits a launch operation detection signal indicating the detected result to the main control board 201. As a result, the main control board 201 recognizes that the firing handle 17 has been operated.

  The main control board 201 transmits a launch permission signal to the launch control board 205 when the game balls are not stored in the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16 in a certain amount or more. Then, the launch control board 205 controls the launch handle 17 so that the game ball is launched toward the game area 52.

  On the other hand, when a certain amount or more of the game balls are stored in the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16, the main control board 201 transmits a launch non-permission signal to the launch control board 205. Thereby, the launch control board 205 controls the launch handle 17 so that the game ball is not launched toward the game area 52.

(Discharge control board 206)
When the payout control board 206 receives the prize ball number signal transmitted from the main control board 201, the number of prize balls (game balls) corresponding to the prize ball number signal is transferred to the upper ball dish 15 or the lower ball dish 16. The payout device 218 disposed inside the gaming machine 100 is controlled so as to be paid out. Thereby, the payout device 218 pays out a winning ball (game ball) corresponding to the winning.

  Note that the winning a prize board 203, the LED driving board 204, the launch control board 205, and the payout control board 206 operate based on the power supplied from the power supply device 209 via the power receiving board 207.

(Power receiving board 207)
When the power switch 219 disposed inside the gaming machine 100 is turned on, the power receiving board 207 is supplied with power from the power supply device 209, and the power is supplied to the main control board 201 and the sub-control as described above. It distributes to the board | substrate 202, the winning hole board | substrate 203, the LED drive board | substrate 204, the discharge control board 205, the payout control board 206, and the electrical decoration board | substrate 208. FIG.

  Next, a functional configuration of the main control board 201 will be described. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the main control board 201.

(Winning determination unit 301)
The winning determination unit 301 determines which region the game ball has passed based on the game ball passing signal transmitted from the winning hole board 203. More specifically, the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball is based on the game ball passing signal, the first to third start winning ports 62, 63, 67, the normal symbol operating gate 68, and the general winning port 72. And which one of the first to second prize winning openings 91 and 92 is passed.

The winning determination unit 301 refers to the flag storage unit 302 when the game ball is won in the first or third starting winning ports 62 and 67 and the second starting winning port 63, and first and second starting winning flags. Turn on. In addition, the winning determination unit 301 counts the time after the first and second start winning flags are turned on.
The winning determination unit 301 turns on the second and first start winning flags when turning on the first and second starting winning flags, and then turns on the predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds, preferably 0). .3 seconds) is determined. In the present embodiment, in this way, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won a prize within a predetermined time that can be regarded as simultaneous at the first or third start winning opening 62, 67 and the second starting winning opening 63. To do.

As a result of this determination, when a game ball wins the first or third start winning opening 62, 67 and the second start winning opening 63 within a predetermined time that can be considered simultaneously, the winning determination unit 301 A signal indicating this is output to the effect command generation unit 313, and the simultaneous winning flag is turned on with reference to the flag storage unit 302. In the following description, it is necessary that “the game ball has won in the first or third start winning opening 62, 67 and the second starting winning opening 63 within a predetermined time that can be considered simultaneously”. Accordingly, it is referred to as “simultaneous winning”.
Further, the winning determination unit 301 refers to the flag storage unit 302 when a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds, preferably 0.3 seconds) has elapsed since the first and second start winning flags are turned on. Then, the first and second start winning flags are turned off.
The winning determination unit 301 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201. The flag storage unit 302 is realized by using a RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Payout instruction unit 303)
The payout instruction unit 303 transmits a prize ball number signal indicating the number of prize balls to the payout control board 206 based on the result determined by the winning determination unit 301. More specifically, in this embodiment, when the game ball has passed through the first to third start winning ports 62, 63, 67 (the game ball has passed the first to third start winning ports 62, 63). When the winning determination unit 301 determines that the winning ball number is “4”, the payout instructing unit 303 transmits a prize ball number signal indicating that the number of winning balls is “4” to the payout control board 206.

When the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has won the general winning opening 72, the payout instructing unit 303 sends a prize ball number signal indicating that the number of winning balls is “4” to the payout control board 206. Send. Further, when the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has won the first and second big winning openings 91 and 92, the payout instructing unit 303 indicates that the number of winning balls is “15”. A number signal is transmitted to the payout control board 206.
Thereby, the payout control board 206 controls the payout device 218 so that payout according to the number of prize balls indicated in the prize ball number signal is made.

The payout instruction unit 303 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201. The number of prize balls is not limited to that described above.
In this embodiment, the number of prize balls when the game ball wins the first to third start winning holes 62, 63, 67 is the same, but the first to third start winning holes 62 are the same. , 63, 67, the number of award balls may be varied to improve the game preference. Similarly, the number of winning balls when winning in the first and second big winning openings 91 and 92 may be varied.

(First and second special symbol lottery sections 304a and 304b)
When the winning determination unit 301 determines that the first and second special symbol lottery units 304a and 304b have won the game balls into the first, third, and second start winning ports 62, 67, and 63, for example, A random number in the range from “0” to “65535”, that is, a random number related to the success or failure of the first and second special symbols is generated and acquired. Furthermore, the first and second special symbol lottery units 304a and 304b obtain two types of random numbers in the range from “0” to “255”, for example, simultaneously with the acquisition of random numbers related to whether or not the first and second special symbols are correct. That is, the random numbers for determining the first and second special symbols and the random numbers for determining the first and second special symbol variation patterns are generated and acquired. Hereinafter, three random numbers including a random number relating to the success or failure of the first and second special symbols, a random number for determining the first and second special symbols, and a random number for determining the special symbol variation pattern are referred to as a “one set of random numbers”. Called. If the first and second special symbol lottery units 304a and 304b do not store any "one set of random numbers" in the first and second random number storage areas in the RAM 202c, for example, The acquired “one set of random numbers” is output to the first and second winning determination units 305a and 305b.

  On the other hand, when “one set of random numbers” is stored in the random number storage area, the first and second special symbol lottery units 304a and 304b use the obtained “one set of random numbers” as the first, Store in the second random number storage area. In the present embodiment, up to four (a total of eight) “one set of random numbers” acquired by the first and second special symbol lottery units 304a and 304b in the first and second random number storage areas. They can be stored, and the storage order of this “one set of random numbers” can be identified. Then, the first and second special symbol lottery units 304a and 304b output the “one set of random numbers” stored in the first and second random number storage areas to the winning determination unit 305, The output “one set of random numbers” is deleted from the first and second random number storage areas. In the present embodiment, for example, the “one set of random numbers” stored when the simultaneous input flag is turned on is stored in a different storage area from the other “one set of random numbers”, or the simultaneous input flag The identification information is added to the “one set of random numbers” stored when the “ON” is turned on, so that the “one set of random numbers” stored when the simultaneous input flag is turned on is replaced with the other “one set of random numbers”. It can be distinguished from “random numbers of sets”.

In addition, when the first and second special symbol lottery units 304a and 304b output “one set of random numbers” to the winning determination unit 305, the flag storage unit 302 is referred to and whether or not the simultaneous winning flag is turned on. Determine whether. If the simultaneous winning flag is turned on as a result of the determination, it is determined whether or not the output “one set of random numbers” is based on simultaneous winning. As a result of this determination, if the output “one set of random numbers” is based on simultaneous winning, it is determined that the simultaneous winning of the game ball has been released, and the first and second special symbol lottery The units 304a and 304b output a signal indicating this to the effect command generation unit 313 and refer to the flag storage unit 302 to turn off the simultaneous winning flag.
The first and second special symbol lottery units 304a and 304b are realized by using the main CPU 201a, the ROM 201b, and the RAM 202c provided on the main control board 201.

(First and second winning determination units 305a and 305b)
The first and second winning determination units 305a and 305b determine whether the first and second special symbols out of the “one set of random numbers” output by the first and second special symbol lottery units 304a and 304b Based on the value of the random number related to the above, it is determined whether the result of the lottery by the first and second special symbol lottery units 304a and 304b corresponds to “big hit” or “losing”. Subsequently, if the first and second winning determination units 305a and 305b correspond to “big hit”, the random number value for determining the first and second special symbols in the “one set of random numbers” is determined. Is based on whether it belongs to a winning area indicating transition to “probability change mode” or a winning area indicating transition to “short-time mode”, and after executing a special game, “probability change mode” and “ It is determined which mode (game state) of the “time reduction mode” is to be entered.

  The first and second winning determination units 305a and 305b turn on the first and second bonus flags stored in the flag storage unit 302 when the “hit” is true. At this time, if the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302 are turned on, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are turned off. Thereby, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory 65 when executing the first or second special game based on the “big hit” returns to the state in the “normal mode”. The first and second winning determination units 305a and 305b turn off the first and second bonus flags stored in the flag storage unit 302 when the first and second special games are finished. When shifting to the “probability change mode”, the first and second probability change flags stored in the flag storage unit 302 are turned on, and when shifting to the “time reduction mode”, the flag storage unit 302 stores them. The first and second time reduction flags are turned on.

  In the present embodiment, the first and second winning determination units 305a and 305b are configured to determine which of “big hit” and “lose” corresponds to using the same lottery table. Further, the first and second winning determination units 305a and 305b determine which mode (gaming state) of “probability change mode” and “time reduction mode” is to be determined using the same lottery table. Yes. In this embodiment, in this way, the winning probability in the first game and the winning probability in the second game are made the same.

  Furthermore, the first and second winning determination units 305a and 305b can change the special symbol variation pattern based on the random number values for determining the first and second special symbol variation patterns in the “one set of random numbers”. To which of the above corresponds. As the special symbol variation display time of the special symbol variation pattern, for example, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 20 seconds, and 29 seconds are defined. In each variation pattern, “−” corresponding to “losing” or “3” and “7” corresponding to “winning” are respectively defined with a predetermined probability.

  Further, in the present embodiment, there is a difference between the case where the mode is shifted to the “probability mode” and the other cases (the case where the mode is shifted to the “short time mode” and the game is performed in the “normal mode”) Using the lottery table, it is determined whether the above-mentioned “big hit” or “losing” is true.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, a game is performed in the probability variation lottery table used when transitioning to the “probability variation mode”, in the case of transitioning to the “time reduction mode”, and in the “normal mode”. There are two lottery tables, the normal lottery table used when
And the probability of becoming a “big hit” is higher in the case of transitioning to the “probability mode” than in the case of transitioning to the “short-time mode” and when playing in the “normal mode”. Thus, the contents of the two lottery tables are set.
The first and second winning determination units 305a and 305b are realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(First and second special symbol display instruction units 306a and 306b, first and second special symbol display time measuring units 314a and 314b)
The first and second special symbol display instruction units 306a and 306b determine the first and second special symbol variation display times based on the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and the first The first and second special symbols to be stopped and displayed on the first and second special symbol display devices 70 and 71 are determined based on the results determined by the second winning determination units 305a and 305b.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is turned on (in the case of shifting to the “probability variation mode” or the “time reduction mode”) is more than the case where the probability variation flag or the time reduction flag is turned on (the above “ The first and second special symbol variation times are made much shorter than when the game is played in the “normal mode”.

  In the present embodiment, as a result of the determination by the first winning determination unit 305a, it corresponds to “big hit”, and “7” is displayed in the first special symbol display device 70 when shifting to “probability change mode”. The first special symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined. On the other hand, when it corresponds to “big hit” and shifts to “time reduction mode”, “3” is determined as the first special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 70. If the result of determination by the first winning determination unit 305a is “lost”, “-” is determined as the first special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 70.

  On the other hand, if the result of the determination by the second winning determination unit 305b corresponds to “big hit”, regardless of whether to shift to “probability change mode” or “time reduction mode”, The second special symbol display device 71 determines the second special symbol to be stopped and displayed. If the result of determination by the second winning determination unit 305b is “losing”, “x” is determined as the second special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 71.

  The first and second special symbol display instruction units 306a and 306b form display patterns based on the stop symbols determined in this way, the first and second special symbol variation display times, and the like. The special symbol display instruction signal indicating the pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. As a result, the LEDs included in the first and second special symbol display devices 71 and 72 perform a light emission operation according to the display pattern indicated in the special symbol display instruction signal.

  Further, the first and second special symbol display instruction units 306a and 306b measure the first and second special symbol display times included in the formed display pattern, and measure the first and second special symbol display times. Instructs the measurement units 314a and 314b. As a result, the first and second special symbol display time measuring units 314a and 314b start measuring the first and second special symbol display times.

  As described above, the first and second special symbol display instruction units 306a and 306b are configured so that the first and second special symbol display time measurement units 314a and 314b can display the first and second special symbol display times. During the measurement, it is determined whether or not the “second and first bonus flags” stored in the flag storage unit 302 are turned on. As a result of this determination, when the “second and first bonus flags” stored in the flag storage unit 302 are turned on, the first and second special symbol display instruction units 306a and 306b 2 to instruct the first and second special symbol display time measuring units 314a and 314b to interrupt the measurement of the special symbol variation display time. Thereby, the 1st, 2nd special symbol display time measurement part 314a, 314b interrupts the measurement of the 1st, 2nd special symbol change display time. Thereafter, when the “second and first bonus flags” stored in the flag storage unit 302 are turned off, the first and second special symbol display instruction units 306a and 306b display the first and second special symbols. The first and second special symbol display time measuring units 314a and 314b are instructed to resume the measurement of the symbol variation display time. Thereby, the 1st, 2nd special symbol display time measurement parts 314a and 314b restart measurement of the 1st and 2nd special symbol display time.

  The first and second special symbol display time measuring units 314a and 314b display the first and second special symbol variation displays included in the display patterns formed by the first and second special symbol display instruction units 306a and 306b. When the time measurement is completed, the first and second special symbol display instruction units 306a and 306b are instructed to end the measurement of the first and second special symbol variation display times. Accordingly, the first and second special symbol display instruction units 306a and 306b are configured to stop and display the first and second special symbols based on the display pattern formed as described above. The special symbol stop display instruction signal is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Then, the first and second special symbol display devices 70 and 71 stop and display the first and second special symbols based on the first and second special symbol stop display instruction signals.

  In addition, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a calculates the number of random numbers stored in the first random number storage area as the current lottery result based on winning in the first or third start winning opening 62 or 67. As a holding number, a holding number display instruction signal for displaying in red on the first special symbol holding lamp 20 is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. In addition, the second special symbol display instruction unit 306b uses the number of random numbers stored in the second random number storage area as the current number of reserved lottery results based on winning in the second start winning opening 63. The number-of-holds display instruction signal to be displayed in green on the two special symbol holding lamps 20, 21 is transmitted to the LED drive board 204.

Thereby, the current number of holds of the lottery result based on the winning at the start winning opening is displayed by the LEDs provided in the first and second special symbol hold lamps 20 and 21.
The first and second special symbol display instruction units 306a and 306b and the first and second special symbol display time measurement units 314a and 314b use the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201. Is realized.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of display contents on the special symbol hold lamp 20 from when the game balls are won simultaneously until the hold of the simultaneous win is released.
As shown in FIG. 4, each time the game ball wins the first to third start winning holes 62, 63, 67, among the eight LEDs constituting the special symbol holding lamp 20, the LED on the left side LEDs emit light sequentially. In the example shown in FIG. 4A, the three LEDs 401a to 401c emit light in red, red, and green, respectively. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 4A, the first or third start winning ports 62 and 67 are reserved, the first or third start winning ports 62 and 67 are reserved, the second start winning port. An example is shown in which 63 holds are made sequentially.

  In this state, when the game balls win simultaneously, the display contents on the special symbol holding lamp 20 are as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 4B, the LED 401d and the LED 401e emit light in red and green, respectively. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 4B, the case where the simultaneous winning hold is displayed by the LEDs 401d and 401e is shown as an example. In the example shown in FIG. 4B, since the LED 401d and the LED 401e emit light in red and green, respectively, after the game ball has won the first or third start winning holes 62 and 67, This means that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 63 within a predetermined time that can be regarded as being.

Thereafter, the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol are performed in parallel, and when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are stopped and displayed, the special symbol holding lamp 20 is displayed. The display content at is as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 4C, the red lighting of the LED 401a and the green lighting of the LED 401c shown in FIG. The case where it moved to is shown as an example. As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 4C, the simultaneous winnings are displayed by the LEDs 401b and 401c.
As described above, in the example shown in FIG. 4B and FIG. 4C, the hold of both simultaneous winnings is displayed with two LEDs, and the holding of the simultaneous winnings is not released.

Thereafter, from the state shown in FIG. 4C, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed in parallel, and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed. When the display is stopped, the display content on the special symbol holding lamp 20 is as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 4D, the case where the red lighting of the LED 401a and the green lighting of the LED 401c shown in FIG. 4C are turned off and the lighting of the LED 401c shifts to the LED 401a is taken as an example. Show. In this way, in the example shown in FIG. 4D, only one hold of the simultaneous winning is displayed by the LED 401a, and both holdings of the simultaneous winning are not displayed. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 4D, it is shown that the hold of the simultaneous winning is released.
As described above, in the present embodiment, as described above, a privilege image (for example, a two-dimensional code) is displayed on the effect display device 60 from the simultaneous winning until the suspension of the simultaneous winning is released. Like to do.

(Big prize opening opening instruction unit 307)
The big prize opening opening instructing unit 307 is determined by the first and second winning determination units 305a and 305b that the result of the lottery by the first and second special symbol lottery units 304a and 304b corresponds to “big hit”. When the first and second bonus flags in the flag storage unit 302 are turned on, the large winning opening opening instruction signal is transmitted to the winning opening board 203. The special winning opening release instruction signal includes at least information for specifying the special winning opening to be opened and information for specifying the opening manner of the special winning opening to be opened. When the prize winning hole opening instruction signal is received by the prize winning opening board 203, the first and second special prize winning openings 91 and 92 are opened.

  Thereafter, for example, it is determined that ten game balls have passed through the first and second big prize openings 91 and 92, or about 30 after the first and second big prize openings 91 and 92 are opened. If it is determined that the second has passed, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits a special winning opening closing signal to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the opened first and second big prize winning openings 91 and 92 are closed.

  When the first and second big prize winning openings 91 and 92 are closed as described above, the big prize opening opening instructing section 307 causes the first and second big prize winning openings to be closed. It is determined whether 91 and 92 have been opened 15 times. That is, it is determined whether or not all unit games in the first and second special games have been consumed.

If all the unit games in the first and second special games are not digested as a result of this determination, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 transmits the special winning opening release instruction signal to the winning opening board 203. Then, the process proceeds to the next unit game, and the operation for opening and closing the first and second big prize winning openings 91 and 92 as described above is repeated until all the unit games are consumed.
On the other hand, when all the unit games of the special game have been consumed, the special game has ended, and the first and second big prize winning openings 91 and 92 are not opened.
The big winning opening releasing instruction unit 307 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Time-saving operation counting unit 308)
The short time operation counting unit 308 counts the number of games in the “short time mode” and determines whether or not the “short time mode” has ended. Here, the number of games refers to the number of times the lottery results are output by the first and second special symbol lottery units 304a and 304b.

  Specifically, the time-shortening operation counting unit 308 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and outputs the lottery results in the first and second special symbol lottery units 304a and 304b when the first and second time-shortening flags are on. Then, 1 is added to the number of time reductions. That is, the number of games in which the current game corresponds to the “short time mode” is counted. Then, it is determined whether or not the added value matches the specified value. As a result of this determination, if they match, the “time reduction mode” is completed in the current game, and therefore the time reduction operation counting unit 308 turns off the time reduction flag stored in the flag storage unit 302. In the above description, the specified value refers to a specified value of the number of games in the “short time mode”, and the value is “100”, for example.

In addition, when the first and second bonus flags are turned on while the time-shortening operation counting unit 308 is “big hit” during counting as described above, the counting is stopped, Reset the count value. This is because it is necessary to count what game the current game corresponds to in the “short-time mode” because it means “big hit” during the “short-time mode”.
The short-time operation counting unit 308 is realized by using the main CPU 201a, the ROM 201b, and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal symbol lottery section 309)
When the winning determination unit 301 determines that the game ball has passed the normal symbol operation gate 68, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 generates and acquires random numbers within a predetermined range. When no random number is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area (that is, when it is not necessary to hold the normal symbol lottery result), the acquired random number is output to the winning determination unit 310. .

On the other hand, if the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less, the acquired random number is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area. As described above, in the present embodiment, up to four random numbers acquired by the normal symbol lottery unit 309 can be stored in the normal symbol random number storage area, and the random number storage order can be identified. . Then, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 outputs the random number stored earliest in the normal symbol random number storage area to the winning determination unit 310 and deletes the output random number from the normal symbol random number storage region.
The normal symbol lottery unit 309 is realized by using the main CPU 201a, the ROM 201b, and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Winning determination unit 310)
Based on the random number value output from the normal symbol lottery unit 309, the winning determination unit 310 determines whether the lottery result by the normal symbol lottery unit 309 corresponds to “win” or “losing”. This determination is performed using, for example, a lottery table.

In the present embodiment, the case where the first and second probability change flags, or the first and second time reduction flags are turned on (for example, the case of transition to the “probability change mode” or “time reduction mode”). Rather than when they are not turned on (for example, when playing in the “normal mode”), the winning determination unit 310 uses the winning probability so that the probability of “winning” is significantly higher. The contents of each lottery table are set. This increases the probability of winning the normal symbol when the first and second probability variation flags or the first and second time reduction flags are turned on. Therefore, when the first and second probability variation flags or the first and second time reduction flags are turned on, the frequency of opening the ordinary electric accessory 65 is higher than when they are not turned on. Thus, the game can be advanced without reducing the ball as much as possible. In the following description, if necessary, the lottery table used by the winning determination unit 310 when the first and second probability variation flags or the first and second hourly flag are turned on is selected as the lottery for the shorter hour. The lottery table used by the winning determination unit 310 when the first and second probability variation flags or the first and second time reduction flags are not turned on is referred to as a normal lottery table.
The normal symbol lottery unit 309 is realized by using the main CPU 201a, the ROM 201b, and the RAM 201c provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal symbol display instruction unit 311)
The normal symbol display instruction unit 311 determines the normal symbol variation display time based on the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and based on the lottery result determined by the winning determination unit 310, the normal symbol A normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the display device 59 is determined.

  In the present embodiment, the first and second probability variation flags stored in the flag storage unit 302 or the first and second time reduction flags are turned on (for example, “probability variation mode” or “time reduction”). When the mode is changed to “mode”), the normal symbol variation display time is remarkably shortened than when they are not turned on (for example, when playing in the “normal mode”). I am doing so.

  Further, if the result of the determination by the winning determination unit 310 is “winning”, for example, “7” is determined as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 59. On the other hand, in the case of “losing”, for example, “−” is determined as a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 59.

  Then, the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 forms a display pattern based on the determined normal symbol, normal symbol variation display time, and the like, and transmits a normal symbol display instruction signal indicating this display pattern to the LED drive board 204. Thereby, the LED included in the normal symbol display device 59 performs a light emitting operation according to the display pattern indicated by the normal symbol display instruction signal.

In addition, the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 sets the number of random numbers stored in the random number storage area to the normal symbol hold lamp 22 as the current hold number of the lottery result based on the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 68. A hold number display instruction signal for display is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Thereby, the current number of holds of the lottery result based on the passage of the game ball to the normal symbol operation gate 68 is displayed by the LED provided in the normal symbol hold lamp 22.
The normal symbol display instruction unit 311 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

(Normal electric accessory driving instruction unit 312)
Based on the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, the lottery result determined by the winning determination unit 310, etc., the normal electric combination driving instruction unit 312 determines the operation mode of the normal electric combination 65, A normal electric accessory release instruction signal indicating the determined operation mode is transmitted.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 corresponds to the states of the first and second probability variation flags and the first and second time reduction flags stored in the flag storage unit 302. Thus, the operation mode of the ordinary electric accessory 65 is made different.

  That is, when the first and second probability change flags stored in the flag storage unit 302 or the first and second time reduction flags are turned on (for example, “probability change mode” or “time reduction mode”). The game balls are easier to win at the third start winning opening 67 than when they are not turned on (for example, when playing in the “normal mode”). Thus, the operation mode of the ordinary electric accessory 65 is determined.

Then, the ordinary electric accessory drive instructing unit 312 transmits the ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating the determined operation mode to the winning prize opening board 203. As a result, the ordinary electric accessory 65 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal.
Note that the normal electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 is realized by using the main CPU 201 a and the ROM 201 b provided on the main control board 201.

(Direction command generator 313)
The effect command generation unit 313 uses the result determined by the winning determination unit 301, the result determined by the winning determination unit 305, the state of the flag stored in the flag storage unit 302, and the special symbol display instruction unit 306. The determined special symbol variation display time, the number of games counted by the short-time action counting unit 308 (the number of games in the “short-time mode”), and the results determined by the first and second special symbol lottery units 304a and 304b Based on the above, an effect command corresponding to the current game state is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. In the present embodiment, when a signal indicating simultaneous winning is input from the winning determination unit 301, the effect command generating unit 313 generates an effect command indicating simultaneous input and transmits it to the sub-control board 202. In addition, when a signal indicating that the simultaneous winning is cancelled is input from the first and second special symbol lottery units 304a and 304b, the effect command generating unit 313 confirms that the simultaneous winning is cancelled. An effect command to be shown is generated and transmitted to the sub control board 202.
The effect command generation unit 313 is realized by using the main CPU 201a and the ROM 201b provided on the main control board 201.

Next, a functional configuration of the sub control board 202 will be described. FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram illustrating an example of a functional configuration of the sub control board 202.
(Direction command analysis unit 701)
The effect command analysis unit 701 analyzes the effect command transmitted from the main control board 201 (effect command generation unit 313), and the analysis results are displayed as a decoration symbol determination unit 702, a decoration symbol pattern determination unit 703, and an image generation unit 705. And output to the voice generation unit 706. For example, from the main control board 201, whether or not the winning lottery by the first and second winning determination units 305a and 305b has been won (whether or not “big hit”), the first and second special When an effect command indicating the symbol variation time is input, it is determined whether or not the game is “big hit” and the first and second special symbol variation display times, and the result of the determination is a decorative symbol. The data is output to the determination unit 702, the decorative symbol pattern determination unit 703, the image generation unit 705, and the sound generation unit 706.

  Also, in the case of “hit”, the effect command analysis unit 701 indicates whether to shift to “probability change mode” or “time reduction mode” after executing “first win” and executing the first and second special games. Based on the production command, it is determined which of the “probability change mode” and the “short time mode” is to be entered, and the determined results are used as a decorative symbol determination unit 702, a decorative symbol pattern determination unit 703, an image generation unit 705, and an audio generation unit 706. Output to.

  When an effect command including the flag state stored in the flag storage unit 302 is input from the main control board 201, the effect command analysis unit 701 determines that the game is based on the flag state. Whether it is 1st to 4th special games or normal games (games other than special games), whether or not a small hit, whether the state of the game is "probability change mode" or "time reduction mode" The determination result is output to the decorative symbol determination unit 702, the decorative symbol pattern determination unit 703, the image generation unit 705, and the sound generation unit 706.

  In addition, when receiving an effect command indicating that a simultaneous winning is received from the main control board 201, the effect command analysis unit 701 turns on a privilege image grant flag stored in the RAM 202c, for example, and generates an image of the privilege image. Section 705 is instructed. In addition, when receiving an effect command indicating that the simultaneous winning hold has been released from the main control board 201, the effect command analysis unit 701 turns off the privilege image grant flag stored in, for example, the RAM 202c, and the privilege image. The image generation unit 705 is instructed to cancel the display.

In addition, the process which the production | presentation command analysis part 701 performs is not limited to these, The process according to the content of the production command will be performed suitably.
The effect command analysis unit 701 is realized by using the sub CPU 202a, the ROM 202b, and the RAM 202c provided on the sub control board 202.

(Decoration design determining unit 702)
Based on the lottery result output from the effect command analysis unit 701, the decoration symbol determination unit 702 determines a combination of first and second decoration symbols to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 60. In the present embodiment, when the lottery result output from the effect command analysis unit 701 indicates “big hit” and shifts to the “probability change mode”, “111”, “333”, A combination of any one of “555”, “777”, “999”, “AAA”, “CCC”, “EEE” is displayed on the effect display device 60 in a first and second decorative pattern. Determine as a combination.

  Further, when the lottery result output from the production command analysis unit 701 indicates “big hit” and shifts to the “short time mode”, “000”, “222”, “444” , “666”, “888”, “BBB”, “DDD”, and “FFF” are determined as combinations of the first and second decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 60. To do.

Furthermore, when the lottery result output from the effect command analysis unit 701 indicates “losing”, the effect display device 60 stops and displays a combination in which the three decorative symbols are not the same. It is determined as a combination of decorative patterns.
The combination of the first and second decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 60 may be determined by lottery, for example.
The decorative symbol determination unit 702 is realized by using the sub CPU 202a and the ROM 202b provided on the sub control board 202.

(Decorated pattern determination unit 703)
When the combination of the first and second decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 60 is determined by the decorative symbol determining unit 702, the decorative symbol pattern determining unit 703 includes the first and second decoration commands included in the effect command. The variation pattern of the decorative symbol that is variably displayed for the same time as the special symbol variation display time of No. 2 is selected from preset decorative symbol variation patterns 704. In these decorative symbol variation patterns, the first and second decorative symbols are variably displayed (first and second decorative symbol variation display times), and after the same two decorative symbols are stopped and displayed, the remaining patterns are displayed. Stop display of one (form a so-called reach state), or display a unique effect display, then stop display of the first and second decorative symbols (so-called development-related effects) And the like are set.

Needless to say, the contents set in the decorative symbol variation pattern 704 are not limited to these.
The decorative symbol pattern determination unit 703 is realized by using the sub CPU 202a and the ROM 202b provided on the sub control board 202, and the decorative symbol variation pattern 704 uses the ROM 202b provided on the sub control board 202. It is realized by.

(Image generation unit 705)
The image generation unit 705 is based on the combination of the decorative symbols determined by the decorative symbol determination unit 702, the decorative symbol variation pattern determined by the decorative symbol pattern determination unit 703, information output from the effect command analysis unit 701, and the like. Then, image data to be displayed on the effect display device 60 is generated.

  For example, when the combination of the first and second decorative symbols to be stopped and displayed on the effect display device 60 is determined by the decorative symbol determining unit 702 and the decorative symbol variation pattern is determined by the decorative symbol pattern determining unit 703, The image generation unit 705 forms image data in which a decorative design corresponding to these determination contents is displayed.

When the display of the privilege image is instructed from the effect command analysis unit 701, the image generation unit 705 forms image data including the privilege image. As described above, the privilege image includes, for example, a two-dimensional code. When the privilege image is a two-dimensional code, for example, the two-dimensional code can be displayed in the lower right corner of the display screen of the effect display device 60. The player can enjoy the benefits based on the two-dimensional code by reading the two-dimensional code with a mobile phone or the like. Thereafter, the image generation unit 705 continues to form image data including the privilege image until the instruction command analysis unit 701 instructs to stop displaying the privilege image. That is, for example, while the privilege image provision flag stored in the RAM 202c is on, the image generation unit 705 continues to form image data including the privilege image. Then, when the instruction command analysis unit 701 instructs to stop displaying the privilege image, the image generation unit 705 forms image data that does not include the privilege image. Thereby, the display of the privilege image (for example, a two-dimensional code) disappears from the display screen of the effect display device 60.
As described above, in the present embodiment, since the privilege image is displayed until the simultaneous winning suspension is canceled, the bonus image is displayed longer if the simultaneous winning is held when the number of winning suspensions is large. Is done. Therefore, when the privilege image is a two-dimensional code, it is more convenient for the player to win the two-dimensional code at the same time when the number of prizes to be held is large, so that the two-dimensional code can be read. As described above, according to the present embodiment, the period for giving a privilege to the player can be changed according to the timing of simultaneous winning.

Needless to say, the image data generated by the image generation unit 705 is not limited to these.
The image generation unit 705 is realized by using an image control processor 202d, an image data ROM 202e, and a video RAM 202f provided on the sub control board 202.

(Voice generation unit 706)
The sound generation unit 706 generates sound data based on the information output from the effect command analysis unit 701 and outputs the sound data to the speaker 18. For example, when a lottery result of a special symbol is output from the production command analysis unit 701, a sound corresponding to the lottery result is released in accordance with the decorative symbol variation pattern 704 determined by the decorative symbol pattern determination unit 703. Sound data that can be heard is generated and output to the speaker 18.

Needless to say, the audio data generated by the audio generation unit 706 is not limited to these.
The sound generation unit 706 is realized by using the sub CPU 202a, the ROM 202b, the RAM 202c, and the sound source circuit 202g provided on the sub control board 202.
The main control board 201 and the sub control board 202 may be provided with functions other than those described above.

  Next, an example of processing operations in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

FIG. 6 is a main flowchart showing an example of processing operations in the main control board 201.
In step S1 of FIG. 6, the main control board 201 performs a game ball launch process. A specific example of this game ball launch process will be described. First, after the launch operation detection signal indicating that the launch handle 17 has been operated by the player is transmitted from the launch control board 205, the main control board 201, It is determined whether or not a plurality of game balls are stored in the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16.

  As a result of this determination, when the game balls are not stored in the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16 in a certain amount or more, the main control board 201 transmits a launch permission signal to the launch control board 205 and also plays the game balls. An effect command indicating that is fired toward the game area 52 is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. As a result, a game ball is launched into the game area 52 and an effect during the game is started.

  On the other hand, when a certain amount or more of the game balls are stored in the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16, the main control board 201 transmits a launch non-permission signal to the launch control board 205, and the game balls play a game. An effect command indicating that it cannot be fired in the area 52 is generated and transmitted to the sub-control board 202. In this case, even if the player operates the launch handle 17, the game ball is not launched toward the game area 52. In addition, the player is notified by turning on the electrical component 90 that a certain amount or more of the game balls are stored in the upper ball tray 15 and the lower ball tray 16.

  Next, in step S2, the main control board 201 performs a general winning process. This general winning process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the gaming area 52 wins a general winning opening 72. Details of the general winning process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, in step S3, the main control board 201 performs normal symbol operation gate passage processing. The normal symbol operation gate passing process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the game area 52 passes through the normal symbol operation gate 68. The normal symbol operation gate passing process will be described later with reference to FIGS.

Next, in step S4, the main control board 201 performs a first start winning process. The first start winning process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the game area 52 wins the first or third start winning port 62, 67. Details of the first start winning process will be described later with reference to FIGS.
Next, in step S5, the main control board 201 performs a second start winning process. The second start winning process is a process performed when a game ball launched into the game area 52 wins the second start winning port 63.

Next, in step S6, the main control board 201 performs a first special game execution process. In the first special game execution process, a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed in the first display area 194 of the first special symbol display device 70 and the effect display device 60 to become a “hit”, and the first special game is executed. This is a process that is performed when a transition is made. Details of the first special game execution process will be described later with reference to FIG.
Next, in step S7, the main control board 201 performs a second special game execution process. In the second special game execution process, a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed in the second display area 195 of the second special symbol display device 71 and the effect display device 60, resulting in a “big hit”. This is a process that is performed when a transition is made.

  As described above, in the main control board 201, the game ball launch process, the general winning process, the normal symbol operation gate passing process, the first and second start winning processes, and the first and second special game execution processes are repeated. However, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 10 below, in this embodiment, each process is repeatedly executed while omitting unnecessary processes according to the state of the game. In the present embodiment, an interrupt signal is generated every 4 m [sec], and the processing according to the flowchart of FIG. 6 is executed.

(General winning process)
Next, the details of the general winning process in step S2 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step S <b> 11 of FIG. 7, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the gaming ball has won the general winning opening 72 based on the gaming ball passage signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has won the general winning opening 72, the process proceeds to step S12, where the payout instructing unit 303 outputs a prize ball number signal indicating that the number of prize balls is “4”. 206. As a result, four prize balls are paid out to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16. Further, the effect command generating unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the general winning opening 72 has been won and transmits the effect command to the sub-control board 202. Thereby, the sub-control board 202 notifies the player that the general winning opening 72 has been won, for example, by turning on the electric decoration component 90. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.
On the other hand, when the game ball has not won the general winning opening 72, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

(Normal symbol operation gate passing processing)
Next, the details of the normal symbol operation gate passing process in step S3 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
In step S <b> 21 of FIG. 8A, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the gaming ball has passed the normal symbol operation gate 68 based on the gaming ball passage signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203. If the result of this determination is that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol operation gate 68, the routine proceeds to step S22, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 generates a random number and performs lottery (that is, obtains a random number).

  Next, in step S23, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether or not the normal symbol is being variably displayed. If the result of this determination is that the normal symbol is variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S24, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 counts the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not there are three or less. As a result of this determination, if the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S25, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines the normal symbol lottery result (step S22). Is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S24 that the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S22 may be suspended. Since the normal symbol based cannot be displayed, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S23 that the normal symbol is not variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S26, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether or not a random number is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area. judge. As a result of this determination, if random numbers are stored, the process proceeds to step S27, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less. Determine whether.

As a result of this determination, if the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S28, where the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines the normal symbol lottery result (step S22). Is stored in the normal symbol random number storage area.
Next, in step S29, the normal symbol lottery unit 309 reads the random number stored earliest in the normal symbol random number storage area, and proceeds to step S30.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S26 that no random number is stored, steps S27 to S29 are omitted and the process proceeds to step S30.
If it is determined in step S27 that the number of random numbers stored in the normal symbol random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S22 may be suspended. Since the normal symbol based cannot be displayed, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

When the normal symbol lottery result (random number) is obtained as described above, the process proceeds to step S30, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 outputs the obtained random number to the winning determination unit 310.
Next, in step S31, the winning determination unit 310 refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is turned on. As a result of this determination, if the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is on, the process proceeds to step S32, and the winning determination unit 310 reads the time reduction lottery table.
On the other hand, if it is determined that neither the time reduction flag nor the probability variation flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S33, and the winning determination unit 310 extracts the normal lottery table.

  As described above, when the lottery table is selected in step S33, the process proceeds to step S34 in FIG. 8-2, and the winning determination unit 310 receives the lottery result (random number) output from the normal symbol lottery unit 309 in step S30. It is determined whether or not the selected lottery table corresponds to “winning”. That is, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won.

  As a result of this determination, if the normal symbol lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S35, and the normal symbol display instructing unit 311 and the ordinary electric accessory driving instructing unit 312 refer to the flag storage unit 302, and It is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is turned on. As a result of the determination, if the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S36. In step S36, the normal symbol display instructing unit 311 displays the normal symbol variably during the default normal symbol fluctuation display time for the time reduction, and then stops and displays “7” indicating “winning”. The normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. As a result, the normal symbol display device 59 performs a display operation in accordance with the display pattern indicated in the normal symbol display instruction signal. In addition, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command based on the determination results of steps S34 and S35 and transmits it to the sub-control board 202.

  Next, in step S <b> 37, the ordinary electric accessory drive instructing unit 312 transmits the ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating the default operation mode for time reduction to the prize opening board 203. As a result, the ordinary electric accessory 65 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG. The normal electric accessory release signal is transmitted after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 59.

  If it is determined in step S35 that neither the time reduction flag nor the probability variation flag is on, the process proceeds to step S38, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays the normal default normal symbol variation display time. After the normal symbol is variably displayed, a display pattern for stopping and displaying “7” indicating “winning” is formed, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is sent to the LED drive board 204. Send. As a result, the normal symbol display device 59 performs a display operation in accordance with the display pattern indicated in the normal symbol display instruction signal. In addition, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command based on the determination results of steps S34 and S35 and transmits it to the sub-control board 202.

  Next, in step S <b> 39, the ordinary electric accessory driving instruction unit 312 transmits the ordinary electric accessory release signal indicating the normal default operation mode to the prize opening board 203. As a result, the ordinary electric accessory 65 operates in the operation mode indicated by the ordinary electric accessory release signal. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG. The normal electric accessory release signal is transmitted after the normal symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 59.

  When it is determined in step S34 that the normal symbol lottery is not won, the process proceeds to step S40, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and the time-short flag or the probability variation flag is turned on. It is determined whether or not it has been done. As a result of this determination, if the time reduction flag or the probability variation flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S41, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays the normal symbols in a variable manner during the default normal symbol change display time for the time reduction. After that, a display pattern for stopping and displaying “−” indicating “lost” is formed, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. As a result, the normal symbol display device 59 performs a display operation in accordance with the display pattern indicated in the normal symbol display instruction signal. In addition, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command based on the determination results of steps S34 and S40 and transmits it to the sub-control board 202. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S40 that neither the time reduction flag nor the probability variation flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S42, and the normal symbol display instruction unit 311 displays the normal symbol for the normal default normal symbol variation display time. , The display pattern is formed so as to stop display of “−” indicating “lost”, and the normal symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. . As a result, the normal symbol display device 59 performs a display operation in accordance with the display pattern indicated in the normal symbol display instruction signal. In addition, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command based on the determination results of steps S34 and S40 and transmits it to the sub-control board 202. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S21 of FIG. 8-1 that the game ball has not passed through the normal symbol operation gate 68, the process proceeds to step S43, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 is provided in the RAM 201c. It is determined whether or not random numbers are stored in the normal symbol random number storage area. If no random number is stored as a result of this determination, there is no need to perform the processing after step S44, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, if a random number is stored, the process proceeds to step S44, and the normal symbol lottery unit 309 determines whether or not the normal symbol is in a variable display. If the result of this determination is that the normal symbol is being variably displayed, there is no need to perform the processing after step S29, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the normal symbol is not being variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S29 described above.

(First start winning process)
Next, details of the first start winning process in step S4 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9-1 to 9-3.
In step S51 of FIG. 9A, the winning determination unit 301 wins the first or third start winning opening 62 or 67 based on the game ball passing signal transmitted from the winning hole board 203. It is determined whether or not. As a result of the determination, if the game ball has not won the first or third start winning opening 62, 67, the process proceeds to step S106 described later. On the other hand, if the game ball has won the first or third start winning opening 62, 67, the process proceeds to step S52. In step S52, the winning determination unit 301 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns on the first start winning flag. As a result, the main control board 201 can determine that a game ball has won the first or third start winning opening 62, 67. And the winning determination part 301 time-measures after turning ON a 1st start winning flag.

Next, in step S53, the winning determination unit 301 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the second start winning flag is turned on. As a result of this determination, if the second start winning flag is not turned on, simultaneous winning is not performed, and therefore it is not necessary to perform the processes of steps S54 to S56. Therefore, steps S54 to S56 are omitted, and the process proceeds to step S57 described later.
On the other hand, if the second start winning flag is on, the process proceeds to step S54. In step S54, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds, preferably 0.3 seconds) has elapsed since the second start winning flag was turned on. As a result of this determination, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the second start winning flag was turned on, the simultaneous winning is not performed, so that it is not necessary to perform the processes of steps S55 and S56. Therefore, steps S55 and S56 are omitted, and the process proceeds to step S57 described later.

  On the other hand, if a predetermined time has elapsed since the second start winning flag was turned on, it is determined that simultaneous winning has been made, and the process proceeds to step S55. In step S <b> 55, the winning determination unit 301 outputs a signal indicating simultaneous winning to the effect command generating unit 313. Then, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that simultaneous winning has been made, and transmits it to the sub-control board 202.

Next, in step S56, the winning determination unit 301 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns on the simultaneous winning flag. As a result, the main control board 201 can determine that a simultaneous winning has been won.
In step S57, the payout instruction unit 303 transmits a prize ball number signal indicating that the prize ball number is “4” to the payout control board 206. As a result, four prize balls (game balls) are paid out to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16.

  Next, in step S58, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the second bonus flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the second bonus flag is not turned on, it is determined that the game can be transferred to the first special game, and the process proceeds to step S67 in FIG. On the other hand, if the second bonus flag is on, it is determined that the game cannot be transferred to the first special game, and the process proceeds to step S59. In step S59, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a determines whether or not the first special symbol display time measurement unit 314a measures the special symbol variation display time, and displays the first special symbol display time. It is determined whether or not the first special symbol is variably displayed on the device 70. If the result of this determination is that the first special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 70, the routine proceeds to step S65 described later.

  On the other hand, if the first special symbol display device 70 does not display the first special symbol variably, the process proceeds to step S60. In step S60, the first special symbol lottery unit 304a generates a random number and performs a lottery (that is, obtains a random number related to whether or not the first special symbol is true). At the same time, the first special symbol lottery unit 304a acquires a random number for determining the first special symbol and a random number for determining the first special symbol variation pattern. As described above, three random numbers including a random number related to whether or not the first special symbol is determined, a first random number for determining a special symbol, and a random number for determining a first special symbol variation pattern are expressed as “a set of random numbers”. Say.

  Next, in step S61, the first special symbol lottery unit 304a determines whether or not “one set of random numbers” is stored in the first random number storage area. If “a set of random numbers” is stored as a result of the determination, the process proceeds to step S62. In step S62, the first special symbol lottery unit 304a determines whether or not the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the first random number storage area is three or less.

As a result of the determination, if the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the first random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S63, where the first special symbol lottery unit 304a The lottery result of one special symbol ("one set of random numbers" acquired in step S60) is stored in the first random number storage area.
Next, in step S64, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command including that the game ball has been put on hold at the first or third start winning opening 62 or 67, and generates the sub control board 202. Send to. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

If it is determined in step S61 that the “one set of random numbers” is not stored in the first random number storage area, it is not necessary to determine the number of the “one set of random numbers”, so step S62 is omitted. Then, the process proceeds to step S63.
In step S62, if the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the first random number storage area is not three or less, the “one set of random numbers” acquired in step S60 may be stored. Since this is not possible, steps S63 and S64 are omitted and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S59 that the first special symbol display device 70 displays the first special symbol variably, the process proceeds to step S65. In step S65, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a instructs the first special symbol display time measuring unit 314a to interrupt the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time. Thereby, the 1st special symbol display time measurement part 314a interrupts measurement of the 1st special symbol change display time.

  Next, in step S <b> 66, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command including that the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time has been interrupted, and transmits it to the sub-control board 202. Thereby, the sub-control board 202 can know that the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time is interrupted. Then, the process proceeds to the above-described step S60, and a lottery based on winning of game balls to the first or third start winning opening 62, 67 is performed.

If it is determined in step S58 that the second bonus flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S67 of FIG. 9-2. In step S67, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a determines whether or not the first special symbol display time measurement unit 314a interrupts the measurement of the first special symbol display time. If the result of this determination is that the first special symbol display time measuring unit 314a has stopped measuring the first special symbol variation display time, the process proceeds to step S101 described later.
On the other hand, if the first special symbol display time measuring unit 314a has not interrupted the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time, the process proceeds to step S68, and the first special symbol lottery unit 304a A random number relating to whether the special symbol is valid, a first random number for determining a special symbol, and a random number for determining a first special symbol variation pattern are acquired (acquisition of “one set of random numbers”).

  Next, in step S69, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the first bonus flag is turned off. If the result of this determination is that the first bonus flag is not turned off (turned on), the first special game is being executed, and the routine proceeds to step S70. In step S70, the first special symbol lottery unit 304a determines whether or not the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the first random number storage area is three or less.

  As a result of this determination, if it is determined that the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the first random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S68 may be suspended, Since the first special symbol based on the random number cannot be displayed, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

On the other hand, when the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the first random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S71. In step S71, the first special symbol lottery unit 304a stores the lottery result of the first special symbol ("one set of random numbers" acquired in step S63) in the first random number storage area.
Next, in step S72, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command including that the game ball has been put on hold at the first or third start winning opening 62, 67, and generates the sub control board 202. Send to. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S69 that the first bonus flag is off, the process proceeds to step S73. In step S73, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a determines whether or not the first special symbol display time measurement unit 314a is measuring the first special symbol display time, and first It is determined whether or not the first special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 70. If the result of this determination is that the first special symbol is being variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S103 described later. On the other hand, if the first special symbol is not being variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the first special symbol lottery unit 304a determines whether or not “one set of random numbers” is stored in the first random number storage area. If “a set of random numbers” is stored as a result of this determination, the process proceeds to step S75. In step S75, the first special symbol lottery unit 304a determines whether or not the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the first random number storage area is three or less.

  As a result of this determination, if it is determined that the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the first random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S68 may be suspended, Since the special symbol based on the random number cannot be displayed, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

On the other hand, if the number of a set of random numbers stored in the first random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S76. In step S76, the first special symbol lottery unit 304a stores the lottery result of the first special symbol (the random number acquired in step S68) in the first random number storage area.
Next, in step S77, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command including that the game ball has been put on hold at the first or third start winning opening 62, 67, and generates the sub control board 202. Send to.
Next, in step S78, the first special symbol lottery unit 304a reads the “one set of random numbers” stored earliest in the first random number storage area, and proceeds to step S79 in FIG. 9C.
If it is determined in step S74 that “one set of random numbers” is not stored, steps S75 to S78 are omitted, and the process proceeds to step S79 in FIG.

In step S 79, the first special symbol lottery unit 304 a outputs the obtained “one set of random numbers” to the winning determination unit 305.
Next, in step S80, the first special symbol lottery unit 304a refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the simultaneous winning flag is turned on. As a result of this determination, if the simultaneous winning flag is not turned on, the simultaneous winning is not made, so steps S81 to S83 are omitted, and the process proceeds to step S84 described later.

  On the other hand, if the simultaneous winning flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S81. In step S81, the first special symbol lottery unit 304a determines whether or not the “one set of random numbers” output in step S79 is based on simultaneous winning.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, for example, the “one set of random numbers” stored when the simultaneous input flag is turned on is stored in a different storage area from the other “one set of random numbers”. By adding identification information to the “one set of random numbers” stored when the simultaneous input flag is turned on, the “one set of random numbers” stored when the simultaneous input flag is turned on, etc. It can be distinguished from “a set of random numbers”. Therefore, the first special symbol lottery unit 304a is based on the fact that the “one set of random numbers” is simultaneously won based on the additional information and storage area of the “one set of random numbers” output in step S79. It can be determined whether or not there is.

In this way, when it is determined that the “one set of random numbers” output in step S79 is not based on the simultaneous winning, the holding of the simultaneous winning is not cancelled, so steps S82 and S83 are omitted. Proceed to step S84. On the other hand, if the “one set of random numbers” output in step S79 is based on the simultaneous winning, it is determined that the simultaneous winning hold has been released, and the process proceeds to step S82. In step S <b> 82, the first special symbol lottery unit 304 a outputs a signal indicating that the simultaneous winning is canceled to the effect command generating unit 313. Then, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the simultaneous winning is canceled and transmits it to the sub-control board 202.
Next, the first special symbol lottery unit 304a refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns off the simultaneous winning flag.

  In step S84, the first winning determination unit 305a refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the first probability variation flag is turned on. If the first probability change flag is turned on as a result of this determination, it is determined that the state of the first game is “probability change mode”, the process proceeds to step S85, and the first winning determination unit 305a , A default probability changing lottery table used in the case of the “probability changing mode” is extracted. And it progresses to step S92 mentioned later.

  On the other hand, if the first probability variation flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S86, and the first winning determination unit 305a refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the first time reduction flag is turned on. Determine whether. As a result of the determination, if the first time reduction flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S87, and the first winning determination unit 305a refers to the flag storage unit 302 and adds 1 to the number of time reductions. That is, the number of games in the “short time mode” corresponding to the current game (the number of games in the “short time mode”) is counted. Then, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating the number of games in the “time saving mode” and transmits it to the sub-control board 202.

Next, in step S88, the first winning determination unit 305a extracts a default normal lottery table to be used in the “short time mode”.
Next, in step S89, the first winning determination unit 305a refers to the count value of the short-time operation counting unit 308 to determine whether or not the “short-time mode” has ended by digesting the prescribed number of games. To do. If the result of this determination is that the prescribed number of games has been digested and the “time saving mode” has ended, the process proceeds to step S90, and the first winning determination unit 305a refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine the first Turn off the hourly flag. And it progresses to step S92 mentioned later.
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S89 that the prescribed number of games has not been consumed, the “time reduction mode” is ongoing, so the process of step S90 is omitted and the process proceeds to step S92 described later.

If it is determined in step S86 that the first time reduction flag is not turned on, the game is in the “normal mode”, so the process proceeds to step S91, where the first winning determination unit 305a The default normal lottery table used during the game in the “normal mode” is extracted.
As described above, when the lottery table is extracted in steps S85, S88, and S91, the process proceeds to step S92, and the first winning determination unit 305a outputs the result of the lottery output from the special symbol lottery unit 304 in step S79 (first It is determined whether or not (a random number related to whether or not the special symbol is true) corresponds to “big hit” in the extracted lottery table. That is, it is determined whether or not the first special symbol lottery has been won.

As a result of the determination, if the first special symbol lottery is not won, the processing of steps S93 to S95 is omitted and the process proceeds to step S96 described later.
On the other hand, if the first special symbol lottery is won, the process proceeds to step S93, and the first winning determination unit 305a further determines whether to shift to the “probability change mode” or the “short time mode” after the special game. At the same time, the first bonus flag is turned on with reference to the flag storage unit 302.

  Next, in step S94, the first winning determination unit 305a refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether the first probability variation flag or the first time reduction flag is turned on. As a result of this determination, if the first probability variation flag or the first time reduction flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S95. In step S95, the first winning determination unit 305a refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns off the first probability variation flag and the first time reduction flag that are turned on. On the other hand, if the first probability variation flag or the first time reduction flag is not turned on, it is not necessary to turn off the first probability variation flag and the first time reduction flag, so step S95 is omitted and step S96 is skipped. move on. As a result of the above step S95, when the first probability variation flag and the first time reduction flag are turned off and the first special game is being executed, a state in which a game ball is likely to win a prize at the third start winning opening 67 is obtained. Canceled.

  In step S96, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether the first time reduction flag or the first probability variation flag is turned on. As a result of the determination, if the first time reduction flag or the first probability variation flag is turned on, the process proceeds to step S97. When the process proceeds to step S97, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a forms a display pattern for time reduction and probability variation mode based on the determination results in steps S92 and S96, and the first special symbol indicating the formed display pattern. A symbol display instruction signal is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Thereby, the first special symbol display device 70 performs a display operation according to the display pattern indicated by the first special symbol display instruction signal. And it progresses to step S99 mentioned later.

  On the other hand, when the first time reduction flag or the first probability variation flag is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S98, and the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a is normally based on the determination results in steps S92 and S96. A mode display pattern is formed, and a first special symbol display instruction signal indicating the formed display pattern is transmitted to the LED drive board 204. Thereby, the first special symbol display device 70 performs a display operation according to the display pattern indicated by the first special symbol display instruction signal. As described above, in the present embodiment, the lottery result is output in step S79, and the special symbol variation display is performed in steps S97 and S98, so that the special symbol variation display is started immediately before starting the variation display of the special symbol. We are trying to hold the winning game balls.

Then, when the process proceeds to step S99, the effect command generating unit 313 generates an effect command corresponding to the current game state based on the determination result of steps S92 and SS96, and transmits it to the sub control board 202.
Next, in step S <b> 100, the payout instruction unit 303 transmits a prize ball number signal indicating that the prize ball number is “4” to the payout control board 206. As a result, four prize balls are paid out to the ball tray 128a. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

If it is determined in step S67 of FIG. 9-2 that the first special symbol display time measurement unit 314a has interrupted the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time, the process proceeds to step S101. In step S101, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a instructs the first special symbol display time measurement unit 314a to resume measurement of the first special symbol variation display time. Thereby, the 1st special symbol display time measurement part 314a restarts measurement of the 1st special symbol display time.
Next, in step S <b> 102, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command including that the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time has been resumed, and transmits the effect command to the sub-control board 202. Then, the process proceeds to step S68 described above.

  If it is determined in step S73 of FIG. 9-2 that the first special symbol is being variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S103. In step S103, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a determines that the first special symbol change display time included in the display pattern formed in steps S97 and S98 is the first special symbol display time measurement. It is determined by the unit 314a whether or not the processing has ended. As a result of the determination, when the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time is completed, the process proceeds to step S104. In step S104, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a instructs the first special symbol display time measurement unit 314a to end the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time. Thereby, the 1st special symbol display time measurement part 314a ends measurement of the 1st special symbol change display time.

Next, in step S105, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a transmits a special symbol stop display instruction signal for stopping and displaying the first special symbol to the LED drive board 204. Thereby, the 1st special symbol display device 70 stops and displays the 1st special symbol. Then, the process proceeds to step S70 described above.
In step S103, when the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time is not completed, it is not necessary to stop the first special symbol, so steps S104 to S105 are omitted and the above-described step S70 is omitted. Proceed to

  If it is determined in step S51 of FIG. 9-1 that the game ball has not won the first or third start winning opening 62, 67, the process proceeds to step S106. In step S106, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds, preferably 0.3 seconds) has elapsed since turning on the first start winning flag. As a result of this determination, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the first start winning flag was turned on, it is not necessary to turn off the first starting winning flag, and therefore it is not necessary to perform step S107. Therefore, step S107 is omitted and the process proceeds to step S108 described later.

  On the other hand, if a predetermined time has elapsed since the first start winning flag was turned on, the process proceeds to step S107. In step S107, the winning determination unit 301 refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns off the first start winning flag. Then, the process proceeds to step S108.

  In step S108, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a determines that the first special symbol variation display time included in the display pattern formed in steps S97 and S98 is the first special symbol display time measurement. It is determined by the unit 314a whether or not the processing has ended. As a result of the determination, if the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time is completed, the process proceeds to step S109. In step S109, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a instructs the first special symbol display time measurement unit 314a to end the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time. Thereby, the 1st special symbol display time measurement part 314a ends measurement of the 1st special symbol change display time.

Next, in step S <b> 110, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306 a transmits a first special symbol stop display instruction signal for stopping and displaying the first special symbol to the LED drive board 204. Thereby, the 1st special symbol display device 70 stops and displays the 1st special symbol. And it progresses to step S111 mentioned later.
In step S108, when the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time has not ended, it is not necessary to stop the first special symbol, so steps S109 to S110 are omitted, and the process proceeds to step S111. .

  When the process proceeds to step S111 as described above, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a refers to the flag storage unit 302 and determines whether or not the second bonus flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the second bonus flag is on, processing returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the second bonus flag is not turned on, it is determined that the game can be transferred to the first special game, and the process proceeds to step S112.

In step S112, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a determines whether or not the first special symbol display time measurement unit 314a interrupts the measurement of the first special symbol display time. If the result of this determination is that the first special symbol display time measuring unit 314a has suspended measurement of the first special symbol display time, the process proceeds to step S113. In step S113, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a instructs the first special symbol display time measurement unit 314a to resume measurement of the first special symbol variation display time. Thereby, the 1st special symbol display time measurement part 314a restarts measurement of the 1st special symbol display time.
Next, in step S <b> 114, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command including that the measurement of the first special symbol variation display time has been resumed, and transmits the effect command to the sub-control board 202. And it progresses to step S115 mentioned later.
In step S112, when the first special symbol display time measurement unit 314a does not interrupt the measurement of the first special symbol change display time, the measurement of the first special symbol change display time does not need to be resumed. Therefore, steps S113 to S114 are omitted and the process proceeds to step S115.

When the process proceeds to step S115 as described above, the first special symbol lottery unit 304a determines whether or not the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the first random number storage area is three or less. judge. As a result of this determination, if it is determined that the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the first random number storage area exceeds three, the random number acquired in step S68 may be suspended, Since the special symbol based on the random number cannot be displayed, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.
On the other hand, if the number of “one set of random numbers” stored in the first random number storage area is three or less, the process proceeds to step S116. In step S116, the first special symbol display instruction unit 306a determines whether or not the first special symbol display time measurement unit 314a is measuring the first special symbol display time. It is determined whether or not the first special symbol is variably displayed on one special symbol display device 70. If the result of this determination is that the first special symbol is variably displayed, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the first special symbol is not variably displayed, the process proceeds to step S78 of FIG. 9-2 described above.

  Note that the second start winning process in step S5 of FIG. 6 is realized by performing the same process as in FIGS. 9-1 to 9-3 for the second game performed using the second special symbol. Therefore, the detailed description is abbreviate | omitted.

(First special game execution process)
Next, details of the first special game execution process in step S6 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
In step S121 of FIG. 10, the first winning determination unit 305a refers to the flag storage unit 302 to determine whether or not the first bonus flag is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the first bonus flag is not turned on, the first special game is not executed (because it is not “big hit”), and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

On the other hand, if the first bonus flag is on, the process proceeds to step S122. In step S 12, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits a first special winning opening opening instruction signal to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the first big winning opening 91 is opened, and one round (unit game) of the first special game consisting of 15 rounds starts.
Next, in step S <b> 123, the winning determination unit 301 determines whether or not the gaming ball has won the first big winning opening 91 based on the gaming ball passage signal transmitted from the winning opening board 203.

As a result of the determination, if the game ball has won the first big winning opening 91, the process proceeds to step S124. In step S 124, the payout instruction unit 303 transmits a prize ball number signal indicating that the prize ball number is “15” to the payout control board 206. As a result, 15 prize balls are paid out to the upper ball tray 15 or the lower ball tray 16.
Next, in step S <b> 125, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the game ball has won the first big winning opening 91, and transmits it to the sub-control board 202. As a result, an image indicating that the game ball has won the first big winning opening 91 is displayed on the effect display device 60. Then, the process proceeds to step S126.
If it is determined in step S123 that the game ball has not won the first big winning opening 91, the processing of steps S124 to S125 is omitted and the process proceeds to step S126.

  In step S126, the special prize opening opening instruction unit 307 determines whether or not a predetermined time (about 30 seconds) has elapsed since the first big prize opening 91 was opened. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed, the unit game is over, and the process proceeds to step S127. In step S127, the special winning opening opening instruction unit 307 transmits a first special winning opening closing signal to the winning opening board 203. As a result, the first big winning opening 91 is closed.

Next, in step S128, the special winning opening release instructing unit 307 adds “1” to the number of unit games in the first special game.
Next, in step S129, the special winning opening release instructing unit 307 determines whether or not all the unit games in the first special game (that is, the first special game) have been completed. If the result of this determination is that the first special game has ended, the process proceeds to step S130. In step S130, the effect command generator 313 generates an effect command indicating the end of the first special game and transmits it to the sub-control board 202. Thereby, an image indicating the end of the first special game is displayed on the effect display device 60.
In step S131, the first winning determination unit 305a refers to the flag storage unit 302 and turns off the first bonus flag.

  Next, in step S132, the first winning determination unit 305a determines whether to shift to the “probability change mode” or the “short time mode” after the first special game. As a result of the determination, if the mode is shifted to the “probability change mode” after the first special game, the process proceeds to step S133. In step S133, the first winning determination unit 305a refers to the flag storage unit 302, turns on the first probability variation flag, and returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG. On the other hand, when shifting to the “time saving mode” after the first special game, the process proceeds to step S134. In step S134, the first winning determination unit 305a refers to the flag storage unit 302, turns on the first time reduction flag, and returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG. After executing the first special game by the above steps S133 and S134, the game is performed in the “probability change mode” or the “time reduction mode”.

If it is determined in step S126 that the predetermined time has not elapsed since the first big winning opening 91 is opened, the process proceeds to step S135. When the processing proceeds to step S135, the special winning opening release instruction unit 307 determines whether or not ten or more gaming balls have passed through the first special winning opening 91 based on the gaming ball passage signal transmitted from the winning determination unit 301. Determine whether. As a result of this determination, if there are 10 or more game balls that have passed through the first big winning opening 91, it means that the unit game is over, so that the process proceeds to step S127 described above, and the first big winning opening 91 is set. Close.
On the other hand, when the number of game balls that have passed through the first big winning opening 91 is not ten or more, the unit game is continuing, and the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S129 that all unit games in the first special game have not ended, the process proceeds to the next unit game, and thus the process proceeds to step S1136. In step S136, the effect command generation unit 313 generates an effect command indicating that the next unit game is to be performed, and transmits the effect command to the sub-control board 202. As a result, an image indicating that the next unit game has proceeded is displayed on the effect display device 60. Then, the process returns to the main flowchart shown in FIG.

  Note that the second special game execution process in step S7 of FIG. 6 is realized by performing the same process as in FIG. 10 for the second game performed using the second special symbol. Description is omitted.

  The contents of the effect command generated by the effect command generating unit 313 and the timing of transmitting the effect command are not limited to those shown in the flowcharts of FIGS.

FIG. 11 is a main flowchart showing an example of processing operation in the sub-control board 202.
In step S <b> 201 of FIG. 11, the effect command analysis unit 701 determines whether an effect command has been received from the main control board 201. If the result of this determination is that an effect command has not been received, processing based on the effect command is not performed, and the process proceeds to step S209 described later.
On the other hand, if an effect command is received, the process proceeds to step S202. In step S202, the effect command analysis unit 701 determines whether or not the effect command indicating that the effect is determined to have been received in the effect command determined to be received in step S201. As a result of the determination, if the effect command that is determined to have been received in step S201 does not include an effect command that indicates simultaneous winning, it is not necessary to turn on the privilege image grant flag, so that a step that will be described later The process proceeds to S206.

On the other hand, if the effect command determined to have been received in step S201 includes an effect command indicating simultaneous winning, the process proceeds to step S203. In step S203, the effect command analysis unit 701 turns on the privilege image grant flag stored in the RAM 202c or the like.
Next, in step S204, the effect command analysis unit 701 instructs the image generation unit 705 to display a privilege image. The image generation unit 705 forms image data including a privilege image. Thereby, the effect image including the privilege image is displayed on the effect display device 60.
Then, the process proceeds to step S205, and after other processing is performed, the process returns to step S201.

  If it is determined in step S202 that the effect command determined to have been received in step S201 does not include an effect command indicating simultaneous winning, the process proceeds to step S206. In step S206, the effect command analysis unit 701 determines whether or not the effect command indicating that the simultaneous prize winning suspension has been released is included in the effect command determined to be received in step S201. As a result of the determination, if the effect command determined to have been received in step S201 does not include an effect command indicating that the simultaneous winning hold has been canceled, it is not necessary to turn off the privilege image grant flag. Therefore, it progresses to step S209 mentioned later.

On the other hand, if the effect command determined to have been received in step S201 includes an effect command indicating that the simultaneous winning is canceled, the process proceeds to step S207. In step S207, the effect command analysis unit 701 turns off the privilege image grant flag stored in the RAM 202c or the like.
Next, in step S208, the effect command analysis unit 701 instructs the image generation unit 705 to stop displaying the privilege image. The image generation unit 705 forms image data that does not include a privilege image. Thereby, the effect image not including the privilege image is displayed on the effect display device 60.
Then, the process proceeds to step S205, and after other processing is performed, the process returns to step S201.

If it is determined in step S206 that the effect command determined to have been received in step S201 does not include an effect command indicating that the simultaneous winning is canceled, the process proceeds to step S209. In step S209, the effect command analysis unit 701 determines whether or not the privilege image grant flag stored in the RAM 202c or the like is turned on. If the result of this determination is that the privilege image grant flag is on, processing proceeds to step S210. In step S210, the effect command analysis unit 701 instructs the image generation unit 705 to display a privilege image. The image generation unit 705 forms image data including a privilege image. Thereby, the effect image including the privilege image is displayed on the effect display device 60.
Then, the process proceeds to step S205, and after other processing is performed, the process returns to step S201.

On the other hand, if the privilege image grant flag is not turned on (turned off), the process proceeds to step S211. In step S211, the effect command analysis unit 701 instructs the image generation unit 705 to stop displaying the privilege image. The image generation unit 705 forms image data that does not include a privilege image. Thereby, the effect image not including the privilege image is displayed on the effect display device 60.
Then, the process proceeds to step S205, and after other processing is performed, the process returns to step S201.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the game balls have won (same prizes are awarded) within the predetermined time that can be considered simultaneously at the first or third start winning opening 62, 67 and the second starting winning opening 63. In such a case, the benefit image is displayed on the effect display device 60 as an effect for giving the privilege. Therefore, it is possible to tighten the conditions for giving the privilege while paying attention to the behavior of the game ball.

  In addition, since the privilege image is displayed on the effect display device 60 until the hold due to the simultaneous winning is canceled, it is possible to make the period for granting the privilege longer than before. Then, it is possible to prevent the period during which the privilege is granted from being determined until a condition for granting the privilege is satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to give the player an interest about the timing when the condition for granting the privilege is established.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the second start winning opening 63 formed on the stage 64b (that is, formed at a position communicating with the stage 64b in the game board) and the portion other than the stage 64b (that is, formed on the stage 64b). When a game ball wins at the first or third start winning opening 62, 67 (which is formed at a position different from the position leading from the stage 64b in the game board), a bonus image is displayed on the effect display device 60. Displayed. Therefore, the conditions for granting a privilege can be made more difficult, and the rarity value of the privilege image can be increased.

  In the present embodiment, the first or third start winning port 62, 67 related to the display of the first special symbol and the first start winning port 62 related to the display of the second special symbol The bonus image is displayed on the effect display device 60 when the ball is won simultaneously. Therefore, a privilege is not given unless not only the variable display of one special symbol but also the variable display of the other special symbol is performed. Therefore, the player can be urged to perform an operation that causes both the first and second special symbols to be displayed in a variable manner, and the game is performed using both the first special symbol and the second special symbol. A game that takes advantage of the characteristics of a 1-type 1-type pachinko machine can be played.

  In this embodiment, as a privilege, a privilege image is displayed on the effect display device 60, but the privilege is not limited to an image. For example, in addition to the image or instead of the image, a privilege by at least one of sound and lamp may be given. For example, when a privilege is given, the lighting pattern and light emission intensity of the lamp can be made different from the normal time, and the content and volume of the sound can be made different from the normal time. Further, the lottery table relating to the display of the special symbol or the normal symbol may be changed, or the mode may be shifted to the time reduction mode for a predetermined period. In this way, any privilege may be granted. However, the privilege is preferably a privilege other than the game ball payout.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a privilege is granted in the case of simultaneous winning, but the conditions for granting the privilege are not limited to those in the case of simultaneous winning. For example, a privilege may be given to at least any two of the first to third start winning ports 62, 63, 67 when a game ball wins in a predetermined order within a predetermined time. In this way, as long as the game ball is given a predetermined behavior (winning, passing, dropping in, etc.), the condition for granting the benefit may be any. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, the privilege is granted until the simultaneous winning is canceled, but the period during which the privilege is granted is not limited to this. For example, when a condition for granting a privilege is satisfied (for example, when winning simultaneously), a timer may be started until the timer counts a predetermined time. In addition, after a condition for granting a privilege is satisfied (for example, after winning a prize simultaneously), the privilege is granted until the number of times of display of at least one of the first and second special symbols reaches a predetermined number. Also good.

  In the present embodiment, the main control board 201 determines that the simultaneous winning and the simultaneous winning suspension are canceled, but at least one of these is determined by the sub control board 202. You may make it do. In this case, the sub-control board 202 can determine that the simultaneous winning or the suspension of the simultaneous winning is released based on the effect command transmitted from the main control board 201.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the winning of game balls to the first to third start winning ports 62, 63, 67 is on hold, the special symbol variation display based on the winning on hold first is started. I tried to do it. However, this is not always necessary if the special symbol variation display based on the winning prize is started in accordance with a predetermined order. For example, the first special symbol variation display may be given priority over the second special symbol variation display. That is, the winning of game balls to the start winning opening (first and third starting winning openings 62 and 67) related to the first special symbol and the starting winning opening related to the second special symbol (second In the case where there is a mixture of a game ball winning suspension to the start winning opening 63), the variation display of the first special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening relating to the first special symbol is in order of winning. After all the executions, the variation display of the second special symbol based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening relating to the second special symbol may be executed in the order of winning. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol may be given priority over the variation display of the first special symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol hold lamp 20 displays the number of holds without distinguishing the simultaneous winning hold and other holdings, but the simultaneous winning hold and other hold are displayed. It is also possible to display the number of holds separately. For example, the hold of simultaneous winnings may be flashed and the other holds may be lit. Further, in the present embodiment, the number of holds is displayed using the special symbol hold lamp 20, but the number of holds is displayed using the effect display device 60 instead of or in addition to the special symbol hold lamp 20. May be. As described above, even when the number of holds is displayed on the effect display device 60, it is possible to distinguish the hold of the simultaneous winning and the other hold. For example, the simultaneous winning hold and other hold can be displayed in different images.

  In the present embodiment, the third start winning port 67 is a start winning port related to the first special symbol, but the third start winning port 67 may be a start winning port related to the second special symbol. . In such a case, a privilege is granted when a game ball wins a predetermined condition (for example, simultaneous winning) at the first start winning opening 62 and the second or third starting winning opening 63, 67. Will do.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the above-described one-type and one-type pachinko machine has been described as an example, but any pachinko machine that has a plurality of start winning holes may be used. The operation of this embodiment can be applied.

The embodiment of the present invention described above can be realized by a computer executing a program. Further, a means for supplying the program to the computer, for example, a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM recording such a program, or a transmission medium for transmitting such a program may be applied as an embodiment of the present invention. it can. Further, a program product such as a computer-readable recording medium in which the program is recorded can also be applied as an embodiment of the present invention. The above programs, computer-readable recording media, transmission media, and program products are included in the scope of the present invention.
In addition, the above-described embodiments are merely examples of implementation in carrying out the present invention, and the technical scope of the present invention should not be construed as being limited thereto. That is, the present invention can be implemented in various forms without departing from the technical idea or the main features thereof.

It is a front view which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of the external appearance structure of a game machine. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a system configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a functional block diagram which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of a functional structure of a main control board. It is a figure which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of the content of the display in the special symbol holding | maintenance lamp | ramp after a game ball | bowl wins simultaneously until the holding | maintenance of the simultaneous winning is cancelled | released. It is a functional block diagram which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of a functional structure of a sub control board. It is a main flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of the processing operation in a main control board. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and demonstrates the detail of a general winning process. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and demonstrates the detail of a normal symbol action | operation gate passage process. 7 is a flowchart illustrating the embodiment of the present invention and continuing from FIG. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and demonstrates the detail of a 1st start winning process. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and follows FIG. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and follows FIG. 9-2. It is a flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and demonstrates the detail of a 1st special game execution process. It is a main flowchart which shows embodiment of this invention and shows an example of the processing operation in a sub control board.

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52 gaming area 59 normal symbol display device 60 effect display device 62 first start winning port 63 second start winning port 64 center decoration part 64a through part 64b stage 65 ordinary electric accessory 67 third starting winning port 68 normal symbol Actuation gate 70 First special symbol display device 71 Second special symbol display device 74 First start prize port switch 75 Second start prize port switch 77 Third start prize port switch 91 First big prize port 92 Second big prize opening 100 Game machine 201 Main control board 202 Sub control board 203 Prize opening board

Claims (5)

A plurality of start winning openings formed on the game board,
When the game ball fired on the game board wins the starting prize opening, a special symbol display device is displayed that variably displays a special symbol, and the special symbol that is variably displayed is stopped.
Determining means for determining whether or not a game ball has won in a predetermined manner in at least two of the plurality of start winning openings;
When it is determined by the determination means that a game ball has won in at least two of the plurality of start winning openings in a predetermined manner, a privilege grant means for granting a privilege until a predetermined condition is satisfied A gaming machine characterized by comprising:   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the determination unit determines whether or not a game ball has won a prize within a time that can be regarded as simultaneous at least two of the plurality of start winning holes. A gaming component attached to the gaming board, comprising a gaming component having a stage that serves as a passage path for an inflowing gaming ball,
Whether or not the game ball has won in a predetermined manner at a start winning opening formed at a position communicating with the stage and a starting winning opening formed at a position different from the position communicating with the stage. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is determined. The plurality of start winning ports have a first start winning port and a second start winning port,
As the special symbol display device, a first special symbol display device that variably displays a first special symbol when a game ball launched on the game board wins the first start winning opening, and the game board And the second special symbol display device for variably displaying the second special symbol when the game ball launched on the second winning prize opening wins the game,
The determination means determines whether or not a game ball has won in a predetermined manner in at least two start winning ports including the first start winning port and the second starting winning port. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is any one of claims 1 to 3. A holding means for holding the winning of the game ball at the starting winning opening until immediately before the display of the variation of the special symbol based on the winning is started,
The special symbol display device, when the winning means of the game ball to the start winning opening is held by the holding means, according to a predetermined order, the special symbol variable display based on the winning winning Start
The game according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the bonus granting unit grants a bonus until the game ball winning hold made in the predetermined mode is released. Machine.

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